Types of Dentures: All Your Questions Answered
Many people lose their natural teeth due to tooth decay, gum disease, injuries, or other causes. Such individuals can experience difficulties in chewing and speaking as well as have cosmetic concerns about their smile. Dentures, also called false teeth, are removable dental appliances that can replace missing natural teeth. Please continue reading for the answers […]
Is thumbsucking bad for my child’s teeth?
Thumbsucking is a common reflex for many babies and some older children. They use it to soothe themselves. Young kids suck on their thumb/fingers or objects like pacifiers to feel happier and more secure. Some use it to help themselves fall asleep. But can thumbsucking affect your child’s teeth and oral health? Please continue reading […]
Sensitive Teeth: Causes and Treatments
You take a sip of coffee or a bite of ice cream and wince in pain because of a short, sharp sensation in your teeth. Or you suddenly find that brushing and flossing are uncomfortable. If this sounds familiar, you could have sensitive teeth. It is a common problem and surveys have estimated that 1 […]
7 Travel Tips for Healthy Teeth
All you need to do is pack a toothbrush, toothpaste, and some dental floss, right? So, why would you need travel tips for healthy teeth? Well, here’s the thing. Whether you’re traveling for work or going on vacation, your oral health can take a plunge if you’re not careful. With changing time zones, jet lag, […]
TikTok Dental Trends: A Dentist Reacts
With over 1 billion active monthly users, TikTok is one of the most popular social media platforms in the world. It’s a fun and entertaining platform, but not the best place to get dental advice. In fact, some dangerous TikTok dental trends have recently become popular. In this blog, Dr. Greg Grillo reacts to some […]
10 Teeth Whitening Myths Busted
You may have heard a lot of things about teeth whitening, but not all of them are entirely true. Today I’m going to talk a little bit about some of the myths surrounding this process. Most people would like to have whiter teeth. But it’s important to understand what works and what doesn’t. I will […]
Top 5 Dental Fears and How to Overcome Them
The majority of people feel some anxiety when going to the dentist, but it does not stop them from going. However, surveys estimate that nearly 1 in 4 people have severe dental fears that are enough to interfere with dental care. What’s more, approximately 12% of people have extreme dental fear. Dental fears or dental […]
7 Tips to Improve Your Smile
When you look in the mirror or look at a photo of yourself, do you feel like your smile could be better? Fortunately, cosmetic dentistry gives you many different options to improve your smile. And not all of them involve lengthy treatments or expensive dental procedures. Just a few minutes of teeth refinement can make […]
The Dentist’s Guide to Dealing With Dental Anxiety
Here are 10 tips to deal with fear of the dentist by Express Dentist’s Dr. Greg Grillo. Suffering anxiety in relation to a dental visit is very common, but it can be avoided or at least managed with the right strategy. Find a dentist that caters to anxiety. Check reviews, speak to people in your […]
Common Oral Health Mistakes
What are the common mistakes that people make when it comes to oral health? Oral health is linked to our physical health and mental health. It’s been shown to correlate with a number of different conditions in the body from diabetes to cardiovascular disease to stroke, so it’s something we want to really pay attention […]
