THE EXCITEMENT OF LOSING a tooth and waiting for the Tooth Fairy to come is something almost every child looks forward to, but how can parents make sure this rite of passage lives up to the hype? If you’ve been looking for ways to improve your Tooth Fairy game, we have a few ideas you …
BRUSHING OUR TEETH is something we can get so used to doing that we don’t really think about it, but are we doing it the right way? It can be easy to get into some bad tooth-brushing habits, and the result can be that your teeth aren’t getting cleaned properly and you could be doing …
There’s nothing better than a swim in the pool to cool down during the hot summer months, but before you dive in you should be aware of how your time in the pool can impact your oral health in Bloomington. That’s right, the chlorine in swimming pools doesn’t just cause dry skin and eye irritation, …
HERE’S NOTHING BETTER than a swim in the pool to cool down during the hot summer months. Before we dive in, we should be aware of how our time in the pool can impact our oral health. That’s right: the chlorine in swimming pools doesn’t just cause dry skin and eye irritation, it can also …
A BABY’S FIRST TOOTH is a major milestone, and a child losing their first tooth is another! As parents, it’s important for us to know what to expect when it comes to our children’s baby teeth, from when they come in to when they lose them, and how to take good care of them in …
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 …
WE KNOW, WE KNOW… We ask you about flossing every time you come visit us! It is an integral part of your oral hygiene routine and essential for healthy gums and teeth. But did you know there’s more to floss than cleaning between your teeth? Dental floss can actually be used for a lot of other …
WITH ALL THE AMAZING technology we see today, it’s easy to overlook the small wonders of the world—like the toothbrush! This small, but remarkable invention is the staple of our oral hygiene and health. Join us on a journey through time as we explore the way the toothbrush has changed across the ages! Ancient Civilizations Used Sticks …
Create-A-Smile is proud to introduce our very own dental benefits plan. You spoke and we listened. Many of our patients, friends, and acquaintances in and around the Bloomington community do not have access to a dental health savings plan. Many of you have spoken to us wishing you had dental benefits. Well, we decided …
Are you tired of wearing that temporary crown and having to return to the dentist for that second appointment just to get one tooth fixed? Well with CEREC CAD/CAM technology all that can be a thing of the past. Here at Create-a-Smile we use SIRONA CEREC computer technology to design, mill, and glaze crowns all …
