Dr. Ruiz & Associates, Inc Blog

There are enormous benefits to smiling. Research has shown that smiling can reduce stress, elevate your mood, make you more attractive to others, and can even make you live longer. But what happens when you avoid smiling because you’re self-conscious about having teeth that are on the small side?

Realizing you have bad breath can make any person want to hide out at home. It’s almost never intentional and most people would like to prevent having bad breath. While for some people, the solution is simply to remember to brush their teeth and tongue, for others, the solution might be a little more complicated. In this article, we’ll discuss what actually causes bad breath and what you can do about it. Keep reading!

If you’ve ever been told by your dentist that you’re a teeth grinder, you’re not alone. In fact, researchers estimate that 12-31% of adults grind their teeth at night. Many of these people are undiagnosed. And while teeth grinding, otherwise known as bruxism, often happens when you’re asleep, it can also happen when you’re awake.

Ever feel like your smile’s showing a bit too much gum? Having what’s often called a “gummy smile” is fairly common, but the good news is there are ways to correct it if you’re unhappy with it. 

So whether you’re self-conscious about a gummy smile or just curious about what options are out there, you’ve come to the right place.

Whether you’re wanting a smile transformation or just want simple fixes, cosmetic dentistry is the answer. From teeth whitening to veneers and beyond, there’s a whole world of options out there to enhance your smile and boost your confidence. So, if you’re curious about what your options are for cosmetic dentistry, we’ll cover the most common cosmetic dental procedures.

So you’ve found yourself with a chipped tooth. Whether it’s from biting down on something unexpectedly hard or another accident, it can happen to anyone, although that doesn’t make it any less frustrating. Luckily, though, you have options.

If you’ve experienced bleeding gums at one point, it can be pretty uncomfortable or even scary. And even more than that, bleeding gums can be a sign of something bigger going on in your mouth. So, in this article, we’ll unpack what bleeding gums might mean and what you can do about it. 

​​If you’ve gone to the dentist to fix any symptom you’re feeling with your teeth, you’ve probably heard them recommend a lot of different things — a filling, an inlay, an onlay, a crown, etc.

To people who aren’t in the dental field, it’s easy to get these three treatments confused.

And since we don’t want you to be left in the dark about which is which, we decided to write this guide to clear things up.

Have you ever gone to the dentist, expecting to be recommended a dental filling, only to be told you need a crown? Well, this is more common than you’d think.

But what exactly are dental crowns, and when are they needed?

Let’s get into it.

If you have a dental filling, you’re not alone. In fact, according to the CDC, about 90% of American adults have at least one dental filling. And while the majority of people have dental fillings, many people don’t realize that dental fillings actually have an expiration date (which is why proper oral care is so important!).