Category: Dental Health

Learn the basics of preventive dentistry and why it is important As the saying goes: prevention is better than cure. This adage is particularly relevant when it comes to dental health. The average American suffers from multiple dental issues such as cavities, swollen gums, or teeth sensitivity off and on. Most of these issues can…

Knowledge is the best weapon to prevent dental problems. The more you know about preventative measures and how what you eat affects your teeth and gum, the more you can protect them. At Celebrity Smiles, we provide preventative dentistry services in Westmont and we believe that our patients should know exactly how their teeth and…

Straightening teeth with the help of braces is often a nightmare for many teens and adults alike. Braces not only look bad on your teeth when you smile, but they also make your day to day life difficult. You’ll have a problem eating, talking, and even cleaning your teeth when you have a pair of…

Bleeding gums is often not a good sign for your dental health. If the gums bleed when you brush or floss your teeth, there could be an underlying periodontal (gum) disease that needs immediate attention from your dentist. However, sometimes gums can bleed as a result of poor oral hygiene and can be treated at…

Teeth reshaping is one of the most cost-effective, and convenient dental procedures to fix a chipped, poorly aligned, or uneven teeth to help you get an attractive smile. Most dentists usually combine teeth shaping with another treatment called bonding or contouring which makes use of a resin to enhance the overall appearance of your smile.…

A cut in the mouth isn’t always on the gums, it can also be on the lips. It could be inside your mouth, or just near the outer lips. While most of the time the cut is left open and stitches are not needed, sometimes stitching the cut can help with bleeding. In some cases,…

Dry mouth, that awful feeling in your mouth can not only make it hard to swallow food but sometimes it can get in the way of talking too if it gets severe. Dry mouth is not only uncomfortable but also brings with it odor-causing bacteria and a higher risk of cavities. Although many patients we…

Did you know your habit of drinking water from a bottle could indirectly be promoting tooth decay? It may come as a surprising thing because after all, bottled water doesn’t contain sugar or carbohydrates that convert into sugar and cause tooth decay, right?   Even though there is no sugar or sneaky carbohydrates involved, bottle water…

Iron deficiency can lead to anemia – a condition that occurs when your body is unable to produce a sufficient amount of red blood cells. Because red blood cells carry oxygen with them throughout your bloodstream, a lack of them can keep the body from getting sufficient oxygen. This leads to a variety of oral…