Dental Trends To Avoid

General Dentistry, Smile Dental Clinics

Social media has taken the world by storm. There seem to be never-ending trends that become popular weekly. Whether it is a dance, fashion idea, prank, or even a dental trend, some ideas seem interesting, but most pass quickly until a new trend arises. The problem is that many of these trends are not created by professionals, so there is some risk and danger involved, especially with a medical or dental trend. We want to discuss some of the more recent dental trends and explain why they are a bad idea.

Are Your Habits Actually Harming Your Teeth?

General Dentistry, Patient Education, Smile Dental Clinics

Have you recently experienced discomfort in your mouth and are unsure of the cause? Or maybe you had a dental emergency and were stunned to learn the cause of the damage. You might be surprised to learn that many of our patients have bad habits that can cause considerable damage to their oral health. A bad habit is a repeat pattern that can lead to negative results. We wanted to take a moment and share some bad habits that you may not realize are affecting your teeth. Continue reading to see if you are guilty of any of these bad habits.