Sugar is getting a bad rap lately– it can lead to diabetes, obesity, and heart disease. It is also just as bad for your teeth! Tooth decay occurs when the bacteria that naturally occurs in your mouth interacts with sugar and creates an acid in your mouth. This can cause cavities and tooth decay....Read More

Sustaining good dental health during pregnancy Good oral health during pregnancy includes eating a well-balanced diet with plenty of dairy products, leafy greens and fresh fruits. This also helps to establish the healthy growth of your infant’s teeth, which begin to develop during your first trimester. Avoid the temptation of sweets, as this might promote or...Read More

In celebration of National Toothbrush Day (June 26) , we are addressing the modern day hygiene question: electric vs. manual toothbrush…which should you choose?! You can get an effective cleaning from either tool. There is no need to bust your budget for an electric toothbrush after reading this article, but that being said, numerous studies...Read More

3 surprising effects of sleep apnea If you find yourself going to bed earlier and earlier, sleeping in later, and yet you still can’t get rid of a crushing sense of fatigue, you could be dealing with a sleep disorder. Sleep disorder symptoms include: Never feeling well-rested Difficulty concentrating Mood swings Gasping for breath in...Read More

Our Dental Protection Plan: A new take on dental insurance Are you looking for an alternative to a traditional dental insurance that may have limits on services covered or restrictions on dentists you can visit? Selecting a dental plan can be a confusing process and many plans place limits on the services covered. All Smiles Care’s  Dental...Read More

3 myths about implant surgery With more than 30 million Americans with missing teeth, dental implant surgery is becoming the standard treatment for replacing missing teeth. There is another option to replace missing teeth – dentures – but the benefits of dental implants – a more beautiful and lasting a lifetime smile – make them...Read More

Tooth loss may seem like a problem mostly found in the elderly or athletes in sports with heavy bodily contact! However, according to dental statistics, 70% of adults ages 35-44 have lost at least one tooth to gum disease, an injury, a bad root canal, or tooth decay. Tooth loss is more common than we...Read More

Veneers vs Lumineers? Remember when movie stars and politicians had teeth that weren’t perfect? Today, it seems almost impossible to see teeth that are crooked, yellow or otherwise imperfect. You have probably heard a number of people talk about veneers when looking at different options pertaining to cosmetic dentistry. Thankfully, the options available can help...Read More

How to get a straight smile fast Are you embarrassed about crooked teeth, gaps or other imperfections? Do these problems cause you to smile less and avoid social situations? You are not alone in your struggle. Approximately 25 percent of the adult population has teeth alignment problems. The good news is that several solutions are...Read More

What’s the best way to get straight teeth fast? It’s never too late to have a beautiful smile. If you’ve struggled with crooked teeth, spacing issues, an underbite, or an overbite, you’ve probably been one of those people who always hides from the camera. You take the picture, stand behind someone, or never let anyone...Read More