Can I Give My Infant Fluoride Drops?
Fluoride drops are a simple and safe way to make your child’s primary and permanent teeth stronger. Learn when and how to introduce them safely. You’ve probably heard about the importance of fluoride when it comes to keeping your teeth healthy. But did you know that it can also be extremely beneficial for preventing tooth…
How Probiotics Can Help Your Oral Health
Probiotics are often taken to help with digestive health. But can this “good bacteria” keep your mouth healthy and decay-free? Probiotics have become the latest buzzword in nutritional supplements. Used primarily to boost digestive health, probiotics are so-called “good” bacteria that balance out the bad bacteria in our bodies. Because our bodies produce both naturally…
Can I Blame Genetics for Bad Oral Health?
Your genes shape you in so many ways — from eye color to height. They also impact your mouth, but does that mean you can blame bad dental health on genetics? Your genes shape so much of what makes you you, from the color of your eyes to your height. Could genetics also be responsible…
Sealants for National Children’s Dental Health Month
It’s never too early to set your child on a path to good oral health, especially with February as National Children’s Dental Health Month. To raise awareness about the importance of oral health among our youngsters, February is designated as National Children’s Dental Health Month. The event launched on Feb. 8, 1949 as a day-long…
Six New Dental Technologies To Know About
Espire Dental is on the forefront of dental technology to diagnose and treat all your oral health care needs. At Espire Dental, we strive to provide our patients with knowledgeable and compassionate oral care. Part of our mission is using state-of-the-art technology to diagnose and treat dental problems with precision and less discomfort. We understand…
Can My Dentist Treat My Sleep Apnea?
Waking up tired and irritable? It could be due to sleep apnea — and your dentist can help. Restorative sleep is essential for your well-being. Without it, you’ll wake up groggy and irritable. Yet for people with sleep apnea, enjoying forty winks every night is nearly impossible. The American Sleep Apnea Association estimates the disorder…
Rotten Teeth? Try These Five Ways To Fix Them!
Tooth decay is a common dental issue. But it’s easily preventable and fixable if you take the right care! Nobody wants rotten teeth! Whether called tooth decay, cavities, or dental caries, rotten teeth cause pain and difficulty eating or drinking. Cavities grow when bacteria breeds in your mouth from sugary or starchy foods. As the…
Six Benefits of Veneers to Get Those Pearly Straight Teeth
Looking for a quick, affordable solution for broken or stained teeth? Talk to an Espire Dentist about veneers. We all want perfectly white, straight teeth, but achieving that goal can sometimes involve an expensive, time-consuming dental procedure such as braces or crowns. Good news! Veneers are your cost-effective solution for a wide range of cosmetic…
Should I Get Invisalign or Braces?
Deciding whether to go with braces or Invisalign is not an easy decision. But these pointers can make it easier. You want a perfect smile with perfectly straight teeth. The question is, what’s the best way to make that happen? Are braces the best choice for you? Invisalign work just as well to correct imperfections,…
Do I Have Sensitive Gums or Sensitive Teeth?
You’re experiencing weird sensations in your mouth, but are your teeth at fault, or is it your gums? Learn the differences between gum and tooth sensitivity to identify the best remedy. Our mouths are pretty essential to our daily lives. That’s why it’s so frustrating when we start experiencing sensitivity and pain there. Worse, once…