There are countless teeth whitening fads trending on social media these days.  From over-the-counter teeth whitening gels to do-it-yourself home recipes to USB-cord gadgets, it can be a little mind-boggling. Perhaps one of the most popular trends is charcoal.  That’s right: charcoal.  There are charcoal toothpastes, charcoal tooth powders, and make-your-own charcoal toothpaste with activated charcoal capsules and water. The[…]

At Designer Smiles, we offer dental care for the whole family  and our patients who are parents regularly ask us questions like, “What kind of snacks can I give my kids that are okay for their teeth?”  There are many things parents can do at home to help their children maintain healthy teeth. The two most important ways parents affect their[…]

Why Is An Increase in Cavities Surprising? At Designer Smiles, our doctors are noticing a surprising increase in cavities among children and young adults.  It is surprising because at this point in history, we have better cavity-fighting weapons than ever before.  We have fluoride in our community water supplies.  We have prescription strength mouthrinses now available over-the-counter.  Dentists have better[…]

In this last blog in our series about New Year’s Resolutions, we will discuss how you can finally achieve the smile you have always dreamed of. Even with ideal oral hygiene, teeth whitening and Invisalign straightening, some smiles still do not meet their wearer’s cosmetic goals.  There are cases of persistent discoloration that does not respond to whitening.  Some teeth[…]