If you ask your dentist which type of candy, if any, they would recommend, most dentists will mention dark chocolate. You can find study after study about the healing properties and health benefits of dark chocolate. Chocolate has over 300 chemical compounds that can be linked to numerous health benefits for almost every part of…
Read MoreIt’s tough enough to get your kids to floss when they don’t have braces, but now that they have them they could go months without flossing unless you encourage them to do it! Maybe you’re the one with adult braces, and as an adult you’re already frustrated getting used to having braces in the first…
Read MoreIf you’ve ever experienced the excruciating tooth pain caused from needing a root canal, you were probably relieved after the process was over and you were finally pain free. No one wants to have a root canal, but once you need one, having this dental procedure is a welcomed relief. But what if you have…
Read MoreHave you lived long enough frustrated with the way your crooked smile makes you feel? If it’s time to finally achieve the smile you have always hoped for, you may want to consider Six Month Smiles as a way to quickly straighten your teeth for a more affordable investment. I know what you’re thinking; how…
Read MoreIf your New Year’s resolution is to travel more this year, here are a few dental travel tips to make sure you are keeping those pearly whites at their best. Whether you’re preparing for a quick weekend get-away, an extended vacation, sending kids off to sleep away camp or a jam packed work related travel…
Read MoreDo You Have a Jaw That Clicks? Do you have a jaw that clicks when you open your mouth? A jaw click can mean there may be a small tear in the fibrous capsule attached to the disk in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). If your jaw makes a clicking sound that is not combined with…
Read MoreDon’t panic if you chip your tooth, there are plenty of options that Dr. Porcaro can offer to help fix your smile. Chipped teeth are often reported as the most common dental injury. A chipped tooth can be caused by just about anything from accidental trauma to the mouth, to tongue piercings. Even snacking on…
Read MoreIf you are one of the 57% of people between the age of 65 and 74 who wear dentures, or if you are thinking about getting dentures, it’s important to know a few critical steps to effective and proper denture care. New innovations in denture technology are making dentures and partial dentures more comfortable, durable…
Read MoreThe statistics are alarming when it comes to the number of adult American’s with some level of gum disease. Gum disease has several stages of severity, but any indication that you may have gum disease should be addressed. Gum disease starts with inflammation of the gums. When gum disease spreads it can affect the bone…
Read MoreWhile jotting down your New Year’s resolutions have you considered adding whitening your teeth to the list? Did you know that a bright, white, confident smile is the number one characteristic people notice about the opposite sex? If you are setting personal goals for the year ahead, you may want to consider looking into professional…
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