DH Smile Center Blog

Underbites and overbites are common conditions that people of all ages suffer from. Usually the problem is addressed at a young age, but when unnoticed or uncared for the problem will persist. An overbite or underbite isn’t a pleasant condition to have. It is the misalignment of the teeth which can cause for future problems to exist and make chewing food uncomfortable. What is an Underbite? An underbite might be caused by poor chewing habits, hereditary issues, thumb sucking, abnormalities… Read more »

The physical condition of your gums is especially important not just to your mouth, but to your overall health! Gums are necessary in order to keep our teeth in place. If uncared for, they could lead to numerous life threatening diseases. Gum disease is one of the biggest concerns dentists have for their patients. When gum disease is an issue, then the risk for other diseases increases. Heart disease, diabetes and cancer are just a few developing risks that gum… Read more »

Since the 1990’s, dental lasers have been used to treat and help prevent numerous health related dental problems. Many people show their concern over the dental lasers because they have yet to be approved by some health organizations. Nevertheless, the lasers have been used for many years and very little repercussions have ever been a concern to those who have had dental lasers used on their teeth. Lasers are commonly used in numerous health related issues and procedures due to… Read more »

A child’s teeth are often times difficult to care for. Struggling with your little one and trying to help them maintain routine dental maintenance to care for their teeth can be exhausting. Regardless, it’s crucial to maintain the hygiene necessary to keep the teeth healthy. Without proper care such as flossing and brushing, a child’s teeth become very susceptible to tooth decay and cavities. Children aren’t just at risk for tooth decay, but young children without their adult teeth may… Read more »