Foods to Avoid for Healthy Teeth
What you put in your mouth plays a huge role in the health of your smile. According to your dentist in Burlington, Dr. Mike Morris, some foods, even so called healthy foods, should be eliminated from your diet because they can cause problems for your teeth. Starchy Foods Cause Problems for Healthy Teeth Anything that […]
Tooth Decay Can Survive Under Fillings
If you are proud of your 15-year-old silver amalgam fillings, it’s time to schedule an appointment with your Burlington Dentist as you could be dealing with tooth decay. Although you may not be in pain or notice anything, there could be something lurking under your old fillings. That something is called tooth decay. Consequently, you’ll […]
Tooth Whitening Won’t Always Give you Results
Not all teeth can be whitened with over the counter or even professional tooth whitening products. If you have tooth colored fillings, porcelain veneers or other types of restorative or cosmetic dentistry, no amount of tooth whitening will lighten your smile. Why Can’t All Teeth Be Whitened? Dr. Mike Morris from Chittenden Dental explains that […]
Custom Made Mouthguards Because They Work
Custom made mouthguards are the best way to keep you and your family protected. April is National Facial Awareness month and that means more hours outdoors and more time playing sports. Keeping your head, face and mouth protected, is essential. You wouldn’t go on a mountain bike ride without a helmet, so why would you […]
Are Dental Implants Better than Dental Bridges?
If you have missing teeth, or your dentist in Burlington has recommended tooth replacement, there are a couple of options. The method you choose depends on how long your tooth has been missing and where the missing tooth is located. Dental implants require sufficient bone. If you are missing an upper tooth, sinus lift surgery […]
Cosmetic Dentistry is More Affordable than You Think
If your teeth are stained, old and just dingy looking there are some things you can do, and best of all, they will not cost you two months’ salary. These days modern dental technology has made it possible to have a beautiful smile for less money. Decades ago, only the rich and famous could afford […]
Essential Pediatric Dental Care Tips
Pediatric dental care and regular dental appointments are just as important as your kid’s annual physical. Without regular checkups, tooth decay and gum disease leads to cavities and bleeding gums. Although they are baby teeth, they still need a strong foundation and that’s where pediatric dental care comes in. Don’t forget to schedule regular professional […]
What You Probably Don’t Know About Cosmetic Dentistry
Cosmetic dentistry dates back thousands of years with people brushing their teeth with sticks in 3000 B.C. The ancient Egyptians were far ahead of their time using gold for dental bridges and dental crowns. Although those oral hygiene habits may seem barbaric, they are much tamer when you consider that some people hammered seashells into […]
Teeth and Gums and Smoking and Chewing
Smoking and chewing tobacco is detrimental to your health, but also to the health of your teeth and gums. If you inhale or have a habit of putting a pinch between your cheek and gums Dr. Mike Morris has some advice that just may put an end to your dangerous habit. Why is Tobacco Bad […]
Sedation Dentistry for Dental Anxiety
If you are scared to death of your dentist in Burlington try sedation dentistry. Millions of people all over the world have dental anxiety or a dental phobia whether it stems from a past experience or learned from a family member or friend. What is Sedation Dentistry? Sedation dentistry helps patients relax during dental treatments […]
