Chronic bad breath can happen even when you do everything right: brushing and flossing after meals, using mouthwash, and having regular checkups at Create A Smile in Bloomington IN. If you are doing everything right, but still coping with bad breath, don’t make any changes right away. Brushing longer and more forcefully isn’t likely to …
One of the essential habits of good oral health is daily tooth brushing with an effective toothpaste. There is a wide variety of toothpastes available. At Create A Smile in Bloomington IN we recommend you use one with fluoride, and make sure it has the ADA seal. That seal ensures that the toothpaste has been …
Everyone wants nice, pearly white teeth. It makes sense, then, to brush our teeth more often to get them, right? Well, no. As we explain in this post from Create A Smile in Bloomington IN, brushing too aggressively can result in receding gums. Gum recession is when your gum line exposes more of your teeth, …
At Create A Smile in Bloomington IN, we perform complete smile re-designs that turn ordinary teeth into beautiful smiles. If you have been considering cosmetic dentistry, you may wonder if you will still look like yourself when we’re finished. The answer is “Yes! Only better!” You see, we use nature as a guide when improving …
Gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss in adult Americans, yet many people are surprisingly under-informed about it. In this blog post from Create A Smile in Bloomington IN, we share some basic facts about gum disease. In its earliest and most treatable stage, gum disease is called gingivitis. The more advanced form …
At Create A Smile in Bloomington IN, we believe a great smile is essential for putting your best face forward. We not only restore teeth to their original condition; we make many smiles better than they ever were before! Some patients have only a few problems they wish to correct. Perhaps one or two teeth …
What does it take to really change the way you look? Long hours at the gym? Expensive trips to the most cutting-edge salon in the area? What about a visit to Create A Smile in Bloomington IN for professional teeth whitening? You may not love going to the dentist, but you will love the results. …
Tooth decay remains the most important issue in dental health, and it affects people of all ages. At Create A Smile in Bloomington IN, we are committed to preventing tooth decay in our patients. It can be an uphill battle sometimes. Tooth decay is caused by bacteria. It merges with plaque and acids to break …
This post from Create A Smile in Bloomington IN addresses one of the most feared dental procedures: the root canal. If you find out you need a root canal, don’t panic. When we recommend this procedure, it’s to repair and save a damaged or infected tooth. Why do people fear root canals? Simple: they have …
Most of us consume far too much sugar. That isn’t exactly a news flash, but at Create A Smile in Bloomington IN we want to remind you what sugar does to teeth, and what you can do about it. We get cavities when acids in the mouth attack the enamel and dentin of the teeth. …
