Juno Beach Smiles Blog

If you drink coffee, cola, or red wine or eat a diet heavy in foods with bold colors like tomatoes, saffron, or berries, you may be noticing evidence of it on your teeth. Items like these may contain artificial or natural colors or chemical compounds called tannins, which are found in the bark, leaves, and seeds of many plants. These impart a bitter or astringent quality to the food or drink, but unfortunately, they can also leave behind stains and discoloration, too. If you’re seeing the signs of a colorful diet in your smile, here’s what you can do to fix it!

You love your dentures. After all, they help you eat, speak, and enjoy life with restored and renewed oral function. It’s only natural that you would want them to last as long as possible! To do that, though, you have to take care of them properly, and denture maintenance can be confusing.

Never fear! This post has got you covered. To learn more about which habits you should avoid – and what you should do instead – keep reading.

Tooth loss can negatively impact your daily quality of life in many ways. Without a full set, it’s much harder to thoroughly chew food, enunciate words clearly, and smile without feeling self-conscious. Thankfully, your dentist can restore your mouth’s appearance and functionality with dentures. These artificial teeth allow you to enjoy conversations and meals much more easily.

However, some patients experience a difference in flavors when they start wearing their restoration regularly. Continue reading to learn three possible reasons your sense of taste has been impacted and what you can do!

Most people fall into one of two categories: those who prefer salty snacks and those who prefer sweet ones. If you like pretzels and other similar foods, you might assume your smile is safe. After all, dentists place a strong emphasis on the harmful effects of eating too many sweets. But is salt any better? Your dentist shares why some of your carb-filled favorites may be just as harmful to your teeth.

Summer barbecue season is already in full swing, and that means it’s time to enjoy all the tasty food that this time of year is so famous for. But watch out! Indulging in too many sweet and sticky treats can be bad for your teeth.  If you’ll be gathering around the grill this summer, don’t put your oral health at risk. Try these delicious foods that will leave you feeling satisfied without wreaking havoc on your smile!

Since it afflicts more than half of Americans, gum disease is an unfortunately common problem. Thankfully, it can be reversed in its early stages with the proper care and lifestyle changes. Preventing and combatting gum disease involves three things: proper oral hygiene, seeing your dentist, and eating the right diet. Here’s a brief overview of a few of the foods that can help prevent or address gum disease.

Dentures have significantly improved over the decades, and modern models are so comfortable and lifelike that wearers and casual observers often don’t notice that they’re there. These appliances are designed to be long-term investments that can last up to ten years with the proper care. Here’s a brief overview of what makes an excellent denture care regimen so you can keep your appliance in great shape for years to come.

Are you dealing with long-term tooth loss and thinking about getting dentures to replace your missing teeth? If you are, you’re probably curious to know if they’re the right choice for you. Dentures have been used for a long time to help people who are missing teeth. They can improve how your teeth work and how they look. Keep reading to find out if dentures might be the right solution for you and your dental health.

While there are a variety of tooth replacement options available, dental implants are the best way to complete your smile because they look and work exactly like real teeth. Since they are surgically placed directly into the jawbone, they can keep it stimulated to prevent or reverse bone loss while restoring almost all of the patient’s original chewing power. Since dental implants are made from a blend of metals called titanium, some patients might wonder if they can rust after being placed. Here’s why this is extremely unlikely to happen.

Cosmetic dentistry has seen an incredible surge in popularity over the last few years. People are more interested than ever in looking their best, and the beautiful smile that cosmetic dentistry affords you will go a long way toward that objective.

However, if you’re going to invest in a cosmetic treatment, you might want to know more about how long you can expect the results to last. Naturally, this depends on what kind of treatment you get, as well as how thoroughly you take care of your teeth afterward. Here are examples of some of the most common cosmetic treatments, how long their results last, and what you can do to extend their lifespan.