July 11, 2018
If you’re already in the habit of coming in for regular cleanings, that’s wonderful! If not, here’s what you can expect from a typical dental appointment in Acapulco.
July 10, 2018
Have you ever noticed white spots on your own or someone else’s teeth? When we think of stains, we usually think of dark colors, but stains on teeth can just as easily be whiter than the surrounding area. These white spots can happen for a few different reasons, and there are a few different ways to remove them.
July 5, 2018
Smiling at someone can turn their whole day around. But have you ever thought about the impact the act of smiling has on YOU? Smiling is a hidden superpower that can change our lives for the better if we let it
June 22, 2018
If you grind your teeth on a more regular basis (asleep or awake) it can become a serious problem. This kind of chronic teeth-grinding is known as Bruxism.
June 21, 2018
Even if you only enjoy an occasional glass of wine, it’s important to know how it can affect your gum health. A recent study brings new light to the connection between alcohol consumption and gum disease.
June 20, 2018
Do you ever wonder why many people enjoy chewing their leftover ice after finishing a nice refreshing drink? It may surprise you to learn that the cool crunch of the ice may not be the only thing drawing people to chew those last few cubes.
June 18, 2018
It's estimated that 10-15% of adults struggle with sleep bruxism. Because it happens during sleep, it can be difficult to control or stop. One way to protect the teeth from the damaging effects of grinding is to wear a night guard.
June 17, 2018
Most people will develop a total of 20 baby teeth that are replaced by 32 adult teeth. Sometimes those teeth don’t all appear, a condition called hypodontia. In other cases, all the normal teeth will be present, plus at least 1 extra! These extra teeth are supernumerary teeth, and the condition is called hyperdontia.
June 16, 2018
As children grow older, some parents begin to worry about their child’s thumb sucking or pacifier habits. This is a normal behavior for an infant, but the older a child gets, the more harm it can do to their oral and orthodontic development.