How to Care for Your Dentures

When you receive a new set of dentures, it’s important to take care of them so they last for years. Here are some ways to take care of your dentures, ensuring they are comfortable, clean, and long-lasting. Postprandial Cleaning After enjoying a good meal or snack, run clean water over your dentures to remove any …Read the full article

Spring Cleaning Tips for Your Bathroom

A clean bathroom helps expedite your morning routine. Whether it’s getting your family ready for school or hitting the gym before work, an impeccably organized bathroom makes getting out the door early that much easier. Plus, a clean, well-organized bathroom will save you time, giving you extra time to focus on important habits like flossing …Read the full article

The Most Common Reasons People Avoid the Dentist

As dental professionals, we understand the fear and anxiety that some patients have about visiting the dentist. This anxiety can make people put their oral health on hold for years, and then they’ll only come to the dentist when they’re in severe pain from extreme tooth decay or some other ailment. We want to encourage …Read the full article

Dental Care Tips for College Kids

Going to college can be a major life-changing experience. What most young people forget when they go to college, though, is their dentist. We’re often one of the first people to be dropped once you leave your parents’ house! Since parents are usually the ones making your dental appointments, it can be easy to forget …Read the full article

What Is One-Day Dentistry?

At Southwest Smiles, we understand you don’t have time to make multiple dentist appointments for a crown, and temporary crowns are not only inconvenient, but sometimes they break or fall out before your next appointment. This is why we are proud to offer CEREC® one-visit dental crowns. With CEREC’s advanced technology, we can create a …Read the full article

How to Fight Tooth Sensitivity to the Cold: 3 Tips for Relief

Having cold sensitivity in your teeth can be a very unpleasant experience. That sharp, jarring feeling you experience when you take a drink of cold water or bite into an ice cream cone can keep you from enjoying your favorite foods and drinks. If you’re wondering how to fight tooth sensitivity to cold, there are …Read the full article

3 Tooth-Friendly Beverages to Warm You this Winter

Nothing beats a warm drink on a cold day, except, of course, a beverage that is also safe for the teeth. Opt for drinks that have all the flavor you crave without the sugar that can break down tooth enamel. Here are three warming and sugar-free recipes just in time for the winter weather. Sugar-Free …Read the full article

3 Children’s Books About Going to The Dentist

Having your kids read books about going to the dentist can help make the experience easier for nervous kids. It’s best to have a range of books for different reading levels. The books should focus on visits to the dentist. This allows a child to relate to a fictitious character’s experience; this can have a …Read the full article

Encouraging Kids to Brush: Tips for Busy Parents

As anyone with children can attest to, getting your little ones to practice sound dental hygiene — especially the dreaded task of *brushing* — can be a challenging endeavor, fraught with protestations, hemming and hawing, and flat-out refusal. Here are some sure-fire ways to encourage your little ones to brush (correctly and regularly), and even …Read the full article

What to Look for in a Dental Insurance Plan

Everyone knows that proper dental care is essential to good overall health. Unfortunately, the high cost of certain procedures can prevent many people from getting the dental care that they need. One solution is a good dental insurance policy. Dental insurance can help you manage the cost of dental care for you and your family, …Read the full article