It is safe to say, from what is popular on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest, that “all natural” products are trending.  Many people deem commercially available toothpastes unsafe, despite the lack of scientific evidence supporting this claim.  In fact, research studies show that any commercial toothpaste with the American Dental Association’s Seal of Approval is completely safe for daily, lifelong use.[…]

Dr. Ann Haggard and Dr. Lauren Eichblatt perform beautiful cosmetic dentistry, and both will tell you that the only way they are able to do it is through continual, lifelong learning.  Continuing education requires travel, long days in classes and seminars, time away from the office and families, and considerable expense.  However, it is all worth it when the results[…]

Many people are familiar with the term “veneers” when it comes to cosmetic dentistry.  In our age of information, it is difficult to know what actually applies to you when it comes to cosmetic dentistry.  One of the most important things to understand is that there are different types of veneers, which this blog will cover. What is a Veneer?[…]

Every April, we call attention to oral cancer and the need for awareness.  We used to be able to quickly and easily identify oral cancer risk because it usually affected people over 50 years of age with a history of tobacco and alcohol abuse.  Oral cancer is changing, and with it, so is the average oral cancer patient.  We can[…]

There is a great misconception many people believe that could have a huge negative impact on their health.  The belief is this: that the mouth is separate from the rest of the body.  Some people mistakenly assume that since they see a dentist for the health of their mouths and a doctor for the health of the rest of the[…]

Despite the advances in dentistry and the fact that it seems like there is a dentist on every corner, millions of Americans end up losing all of their teeth.  For hundreds of years, the solution to this problem has been dentures.  While traditional dentures lack any anchorage in the jawbone, they still provide a better chewing and speaking scenario than[…]

Dental implants are one of the most exciting advances in dental treatment.  They allow you to replace one or more missing teeth in the most natural way possible.  They replace both the roots and the crown (exposed portion) of teeth, so they function as well as a natural tooth. We often claim that one of the biggest advantages of restoring[…]

At Designer Smiles, we have been creating beautiful smiles with Invisalign for over a decade.Using clear aligners to straighten the teeth provides an attractive alternative to the unsightly metal brackets and wires of traditional orthodontics.The benefits of straight teeth are not simply cosmetic.Straight teeth have a lower risk of cavities and gum disease than crooked teeth, so straightening your teeth[…]

There is a tragic misunderstanding among many parents that their children’s baby teeth do not matter.This usually comes out in conversations between our family dentists and parents when a child has multiple dental problems that require necessary treatment.When we hear the phrase—“Just pull it.It’s only a baby tooth”— from a parent, we cringe.Baby teeth are very important, and this blog will[…]

Teeth whitening is a multi billion dollar industry that just keeps growing.There is now a wider variety of teeth whitening products available over the counter, and it can be difficult to know which ones might work for you.This blog highlights the important things you need to know if you want to use over-the-counter teeth whitening products. The Difference between Whitening[…]