Allen Smile Design Blog

Many cultures throughout history have associated white teeth with health, wealth, beauty, and status, and people have tried countless teeth whitening methods over the centuries. Unfortunately, many of these techniques are quite unreliable, and some of them can even lead to serious dental damage. Here’s a brief guide to why white teeth aren’t always the healthiest teeth alongside a quick overview of how you can safely keep your smile bright and beautiful.

You likely already know that overly sugary foods, like candy and other sweet treats, attracts harmful germs that contribute to oral issues like cavities and gum disease. You can prevent problems by limiting your consumption and brushing and flossing your teeth twice daily to remove plaque and bacteria buildup.

However, sugar isn’t the only ingredient that can cause tooth decay. There are several options that can harm your dental health if you’re not careful. Continue reading to learn about 3 snacks that hurt your smile so you don’t overindulge!

Now that it’s late December, you’ve likely picked out your loved ones’ “big” holiday gifts. Still, maybe you want to get a few dental-related presents while there’s still time. Your friends and family could then celebrate this season with healthier teeth and gums. As it happens, your dentist here in Allen would gladly help you do that. If you need some ideas, keep reading to learn about four great smile-friendly stocking stuffers.

The holidays can be a frightful time for your oral health – mostly due to the bounty of sugary treats that’s often just begging to be eaten. These cavity hazards aren’t the focus of this post, though. Thanksgiving has plenty of other foods that are actually beneficial for your teeth, which is a fact worth celebrating!  Keep reading for five traditional favorites that’ll help balance your turkey-day meal.

Each Halloween, children around the country ask that infamous, all-important rhetorical question “trick or treat?” (as if anyone wouldn’t choose the latter). But while that may equate to a bountiful stash of candy, if you’re not careful, it can also create quite a scary situation for your oral health. Between the sticky sweets, crunchy culprits, and acidic assailants, your teeth are at risk for cavities, enamel erosion, and in some cases, damaged dental work.

This fall don’t give in to your cravings. Help protect your teeth from sugary spooks with these tips for eating heathier during Halloween.

Are you unhappy with your smile? Would you like to correct the things that make you feel insecure about showing your teeth? Cosmetic dentistry is a special branch of dentistry that not only keeps your teeth healthy, but it also works to improve the appearance of your smile. A beautiful, glowing grin can even help improve your self-esteem and give you the confidence to excel in your career and your personal life. So, what are you waiting for? Here are some of the ways that cosmetic dentistry can help you!

It’s normal to think your mouth is probably healthy if you’re committed to thoroughly brushing and flossing twice daily. However, if you don’t also visit your dentist every six months for a checkup and cleaning, you could be putting your oral well-being at risk.

Your dental team has the experience and technology to find potential problems and address them before they even have a chance to progress into a real issue. But that’s not all they do! Keep reading to learn more about 4 things that happen at a checkup that you may not be aware of.

With the summer heat finally here and life happening at a slower pace, now is the perfect time to take a step back and focus on yourself for a change. Take a vacation, chill by the pool, or just curl up on the couch and stream that show you’ve been meaning to watch with the AC blasting.

But if you’re not the type to rest on your laurels, there’s still plenty you can do to practice a little self-love during these sweltering months. Summertime is the perfect time for cosmetic dentistry. If you’ve been hoping to improve your smile but have been too busy, there’s no time like the present. Here are three cool treatments to help you beat the heat this season!

You’re likely not in a great mood if you’re enduring irritated gums. Depending on their pain, they can keep you from enjoying meals or focusing on work. That said, you can address them and ease your aches. After you learn the cause of the irritation, you just need to receive the proper treatment. Your Allen dentist will even help you along with that process. To that end, here are the causes of sore and inflamed gums and the best ways to treat them.

Many of us weren’t lucky enough to naturally develop a perfectly straight smile. If you have teeth that are crowded, gapped, crooked, or otherwise misaligned, there are a variety of orthodontic options available. If you aren’t fond of the idea of metal braces, Invisalign could be an excellent alternative! Continue reading to learn about the step-by-step process of getting Invisalign – from consultation to retainer.