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Center for Beautiful Smiles recommends routine cleanings for your teeth every six months or so. Professional cleaning generally involves: Scaling teeth Scaling the gumline Removal of plaque and tartar Polishing to remove stains Smoothing of the tooth’s surface All of this is done with the primary objective of keeping your teeth and gums healthy. If […]

At the Center for Beautiful Smiles, we are aware that it has become increasingly harder to avoid sugar. Food companies put the sweet, addictive substance in almost everything because it tastes good. Unfortunately, this does not bode well for the people who consume it. Once the body takes in sugar, it converts into acid which

If you’re unhappy with the appearance of your smile, you’re not alone. The Oral Health Foundation estimates based on collected data that nearly half the population (48%) are unhappy with their teeth. Most people are unhappy with their teeth for cosmetic reasons, with discoloured teeth as primary reason for discontent in about 64% of the

At the Center for Beautiful Smiles, we celebrate the moment your child loses their first tooth. It is a great milestone for growing children and having the correct information is crucial in this stage of your kid’s development. Losing a tooth is an opportune moment to reinforce healthy dental practices and possibly introduce new ones

At Duke Sleep Wellness, there are many methods to deal with sleep apnea: Oral Appliance Therapy, Myofunctional Therapy, and CPAP Machines. All of which involve the medical knowledge of a doctor, but what can a patient do to assist in the treatment? One attribution to sleep apnea can be a patient’s weight and doctor’s often

Many people with a fear of going to the dentist have heard dental myths or horror stories of a bad check up or dental practitioner at some point in their lives. While these misconceptions may seem harmless at first, if they’re keeping you away from scheduling regular bi-annual appointments or leading to subpar oral health

Whenever you get a toothache, there’s typically a well-intentioned but ill-informed friend, relative, or coworker who has a “sure fire” home remedy to rid you of your pain. Often passed down from generation to generation, these home remedies can range from reasonable to downright odd. And while the best course of action when you have

Sticking to a daily oral care regimen and scheduling bi-annual checkups with the Center for Beautiful Smiles is about more than just white teeth and straight smiles. The oral bacteria that festers from forgetting to brush, floss, and otherwise care for your teeth can lead to tooth decay, gum disease, viruses, and other common infections

The Center for Beautiful Smiles offers dozens of treatments to get your teeth in the best shape possible, but being proactive about your oral health is the best way to avoid dental problems before they start. Here are a few tips to prevent cavities and tooth decay and keep your teeth healthy between trips to

Recent advancements in dentistry allow you a number of different ways to straighten your teeth. One such method, provided by the Center for Beautiful Smiles, is Invisalign, a straightening process that ditches traditional metal braces for clear aligner trays. If you’re thinking about talking to your dentist about Invisalign, here are some benefits and drawbacks