La Plata Dental Blog

You wake up after a restful night of sleep and roll over to kiss your partner, but instead of returning your affections, they push you away and turn their head. The problem isn’t you, it’s your morning breath. Everyone experiences bad breath every once in a while, so try not to be too hard on yourself. Many factors can lead to halitosis or chronic bad breath. Keep reading to learn what causes it and how your dentist in La Plata can help you get fresher breath.

Feeling a sharp pain when eating sweets or shuddering from the sensation of hot or cold items are two telltale signs that you may be suffering from dental sensitivity. Studies show that about 1 in 8 adults has sensitive teeth. Keep reading to learn what causes tooth sensitivity and how your dentist in La Plata can help. 

Thanksgiving is just around the corner. This means that you are probably looking forward to catching up with relatives, breaking out the family recipe books, and enjoying some delicious courses and sides. One common side dish that you are likely to see at your Thanksgiving meal is cranberry sauce. But how does this affect your oral health. Continue reading to learn more from your dentist in La Plata about how cranberries affect your smile and whether or not it should be included in your family’s meal this year.

The holiday season is nearly here! That means that you’re probably looking forward to catching up with relatives, pulling out the old family recipe book, and enjoying some delicious homecooked meals. However, your smile isn’t looking forward to the holiday nearly as much as you are. In fact, many different holiday and Thanksgiving foods can be quite harmful. Continue reading to learn more from your dentist in La Plata about which foods you should avoid, and which ones are healthier for your teeth.

Clear aligners are the patient-preferred solution for teens and adults who want to correct their alignment issues without noticeable brackets and wires. Unfortunately, many people believe they are too expensive, but this isn’t the case. In fact, you might be surprised to learn the cost of Invisalign is less than you’d expect. Your dentist will help you find suitable options you need to keep a straight smile within your budget.

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