Dale Greer, DDS Blog

Special events are an important part of life, and people always want to look their best when they happen. If you’re looking forward to a graduation, wedding, job interview, or family gathering, you’re probably thinking about ways to make your smile look great. The good news is that your dentist can provide you with professional teeth whitening treatments that can lift stubborn stains and leave your smile up to ten shades whiter! Here are a few guidelines to help you determine when the best time is to whiten your teeth before a big event.

As people age, oral health becomes increasingly important, especially for seniors in assisted living facilities. Regular dental care is crucial to ensure that seniors who largely can’t take care of themselves still have a decent quality of life. However, many of them live with treatable oral conditions and face many hurdles in addressing them.

Continue reading to see why seniors have a hard time with their oral health and why taking care of these issues is so important.

Halloween is a time of spooky fun and indulgence, and for many adults, that means enjoying some boo-ze. While the array of Halloween-themed drinks and concoctions can be tempting, it’s essential to consider the potential impact on your oral health.

If you want to learn more about how alcohol can negatively impact your teeth, and what you can do to avoid its effects this Halloween, continue reading.

Your teeth chew through a lot as the years pass, and not all the stuff they grind up is gentle on them. They can become discolored when stains set in on their surface or beneath the enamel. This can happen due to poor oral hygiene, use of certain medications, or consuming items heavy on dyes and pigments. Thankfully, cosmetic dental procedures can usually get them out or cover them up. Here’s what you need to know about teeth stains and what can be done about them.

Your smile often makes the first impression, and if you have gaps in your teeth, they become immediately noticeable when meeting someone new. This can undoubtedly affect your self-esteem and cause you to avoid smiling altogether. However, living this way is not ideal, especially when dental implants offer a reliable solution. Read on to discover how dental implants can effortlessly restore missing teeth and why there’s no need to feel embarrassed about them.

When it comes to replacing teeth, countless patients opt to wear dentures; these tried-and-true prosthetics are accessible, affordable, and thanks to modern dental technology, more comfortable than ever before to wear. They’re also notably beautiful and restore a significant amount of oral functionality, making them one of the leading solutions for replacing missing teeth. But unfortunately, dentures, particularly lower dentures, can sometimes refuse to stay in place and cause issues for patients. Here’s more from your dentist about why this sometimes happens and some ways you can resolve the issue.

Dentures sometimes get a reputation for being reserved for seniors. Without a doubt, they can be enormously helpful for older people who have lost teeth, but they’re far from the only ones who can benefit from them.

In fact, dentures are not only a good pick but can be the best possible option for many people who want to replace their teeth. If you’re interested, here are a few examples that prove that dentures aren’t just for seniors.

Dentures are an important part of life for many people. They are a great way to restore your smile after losing several or all of your teeth. Even so, dentures can take some getting used to. You may find that some things feel different with these restorations, but what about kissing? Continue reading to learn whether you can kiss with dentures.

As the holiday celebrations begin, it tends to get busy, and becomes easy to neglect important things. One of those challenges is keeping your smile healthy! Fortunately, in addition to staying on top of a dental routine, there are some traditional foods that can benefit your mouth. Cranberries are one of them!  Read to learn more from your dentist in Dallas about how this tart berry can improve your overall dental health.

TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorders can be very painful, and leaving them untreated will only make the situation worse. If you don’t want constant discomfort bringing down your quality of life, then you need to know the symptoms that could indicate a problem with your jaw joints. As part of TMJ Awareness Month, your dentist is sharing some of the key warning signs that you may need TMJ treatment soon.