Category: Dental Tips

One of the most popular cosmetic dentistry options available at Celebrity Smiles, Westmont, is porcelain veneers. These are wafer-thin shells that are put over real teeth to cover any cosmetic imperfections a patient might have, and they provide a high rate of satisfaction for the individual. However, a lot of people ask us if these…

If you’ve always wanted a beautiful pearly white smile, and you are ready to move from using over-the-counter teeth whitening products, it is time to consider professional teeth whitening at a dentist’s office. But before you do that, there is an important decision for you to make. The first thing that comes to mind is…

It’s not uncommon to have a root canal once in your life. However, the procedure itself has a reputation for being painful even days after it has been performed. By now you are probably already aware of what happens during the procedure but have you wondered what happens afterward and what post-treatment care is like?…

We’ve all been through this scenario – you squeeze down the very last ounce of toothpaste from the tube and the next morning you go to the bathroom to brush your teeth only to find out that there is nothing left. What should you do when something like this happens, especially when you are traveling…

You’ve probably wondered about this more than once – what should you do when the time comes to pulling your child’s loose teeth? At Celebrity Smiles & General Dentistry, Westmont, we compiled a list of dos and don’ts of pulling children’s teeth so you don’t have to think twice next time you see a loose…

The gag reflex is a perfectly normal thing. It is in fact your body’s way of protecting you from choking on things. It occurs when you put any foreign thing in your mouth and when the throat naturally contracts when the thing touches your soft palate. This is a natural contraction that is called the…

Using Mouthwash regularly is an excellent way to keep your teeth and gums healthy and strong, but only if you use it properly. Here is the thing, there are many people who do not know how to properly use it. If you think you are using it the way it was meant to be, you…