Halloween is such a fun time of year for adults and kids. Let’s make sure that fun doesn’t turn into cavities and gum disease. Let your kids enjoy the fun and candy. You can enjoy it too! However, it is up to you to...
When should my child have their first dental visit? Many parents ask this question. Unfortunately some don’t even realize it is an important question to ask. They believe baby teeth are not so important because they are going to be replaced by permanent teeth...
Per an article from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of preventable disease and death in the United States and it is estimated that over 37.8 million adults in the United States smoke cigarettes. Smoking can...
At some point a crown (sometimes called a dental cap) may be recommended by your dentist. Whether or not you actually need a crown is a good question to ask. At Smile White Dental we feel that it is important to understand any treatment...
When we look at television, movies, magazines we all see the famous actors with perfect smiles. When I think of the perfect smile I think of George Clooney. Who do you think of? While having a “movie star” smile might not be priority for...
5 Reasons to Fix That Gap in Your Mouth Many people don’t realize that when you lose a tooth there can be damage caused over time if the tooth is not replaced. Here is what can happen: A missing tooth can affect your chewing....
Starting at an early age most people are educated in the basics of keeping their teeth clean to avoid cavities. However, there is a lot more to keeping your teeth and mouth healthy than just brushing your teeth at night before you go to...
WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT THE HOLIDAYS? The holidays are here! We are thinking of all our wonderful patients and wanted to send our holiday wishes to you. Holidays are meant to be joyous times of the year but sometimes they can come with...
Halloween is such a fun and creative time of year. When else can kids and even grownups dress up and run around in costumes and you get to make up your house all spooky? And I LOVE candy! So while you are carving pumpkins,...
In a blink of an eye we have gone from triple digit weather to leaping right into the fall and winter months. What does this have to do with your dental plan? Most dental insurance plans run on a calendar year. If you have...
Important information that could impact your health and well-being By Dr. Ruth Kenworthy A dental emergency will most likely happen to you or a loved one at some point in your life. Here are a few tips from a lifetime of experience as a...
They are more instrumental than you might think By Dr. Ruth Kenworthy Caring for your baby or toddler’s delicate teeth is a little more complicated than many parents think. Decay is a common problem for baby teeth and Dr. Kenworthy’s tips for child oral...
Facts you may not know that could have a big impact on your oral health By Dr. Ruth Kenworthy Did you know that there is actually a proper way to brush? What about a proper length for floss to be? And why do these...