A key element of oral health care is having a beautiful white smile that looks healthy and clean. If you want to improve the look of your smile, look no further than Zoom! whitening. In order to keep your oral health care at its best, consider the following benefits of Zoom! Whitening: – Many teeth […]
Oral health problems can cause discomfort, pain, and other serious complications. Of course, this is not limited to problems with cavities and gum disease. Oral and pharyngeal cancer can also pose a serious threat to your oral health and function. The American Dental Association recommends having a dentist perform a routine dental exam and cleaning […]
It’s vital for your oral health to keep up on oral hygiene and visit your dentist regularly. If you do these things, you’re on the right track toward a healthy smile. But do you ever wish you could go above and beyond for your chompers? If so, Dr. Malcolm J Boykin DDS and our dental […]
Restart your summer with a new smile courtesy of veneers and crowns. Did you know two of the most highly effective types of tooth restoration treatments for improving the look of your smile are dental crowns and dental veneers, as both treatments cap or conceal troublesome areas of your teeth, but in different ways? To […]
The surfaces of your teeth are protected by tooth enamel. Even though your teeth look smooth, there are tiny textures that trap darker food particles and bacteria. Over time, these dark particles could start to saturate deeper into the tooth enamel, leaving you with embarrassing stains on your teeth. Drinking dark liquids and smoking are […]
Whether you believe it or not, your teeth-grinding habit can be dangerous for your smile, especially because it can crack and wear away your teeth. This is why it’s important to do all you can to treat the issue and reduce the effects it can have on your smile and oral health. To help you […]
A hotly controversial mineral in our society is fluoride. Although fluoride is often given a bad reputation, it is a naturally occurring mineral that has many benefits to our smiles. However, as with many things, too much fluoride can be dangerous for you, especially in very young children and infants. Listed below are some common […]
If you have had a tooth that has suffered decay, it may have caused a great deal of damage to your tooth’s healthy enamel. This decay can make it difficult to chew and also put a damper on your smile. If the enamel has a large area of decay it may be difficult for your […]
When you’re at the store looking at the multiple chewing gum choices, it’s important to think about your smile. Unfortunately, certain types of gum can threaten and attack your teeth, especially gum that is loaded with sugar. So, to help you pick the best and healthiest gum for your pearly whites, Dr. Malcolm J Boykin […]
We spend most of our lives developing positive habits when it comes to our dental health. We are taught from a young age the value of habitual brushing to keep from developing cavities. Sometimes, even though we brush and floss daily, we can still develop cavities. If you find yourself in this position, please remember […]