Dental X-Ray Safety

It’s easy to be skeptical about X-rays whether we speak of a full-body X-ray or a dental X-ray. Radiation is radiation. It’s vital to know all the facts before judging too harshly, though. Dental X-rays can be one of the best preventive tools for your dental health. We offer various treatments at Grand Smile Dental,Continue reading “Dental X-Ray Safety”

Whew! It’s a hot one! And whenever the temperature soars, you need to stay hydrated, especially when you’re outside or exercising. But all cold drinks aren’t equal when it comes to healthy hydration. Which beverages shouldn’t have a prime spot in your cooler when you’re wearing braces or aligners? You’re probably not surprised to find soft drinksContinue reading “Hot Day? Three Drinks to Leave Home When You’re Packing the Cooler”

Every tooth packs a lot of layers in a very small area. The outer, visible part of our tooth, the crown, is covered in protective enamel, and the lower root area is protected by a similar substance called cementum. Inside these very hard layers is dentin, a hard but more porous tissue which surrounds theContinue reading “Symptoms That Could Mean You Need a Root Canal”

A dental office on the cutting edge of technology offers numerous benefits to its patients. Whether you are in need of a simple cleaning or extensive restorative work, these technologies will help you stay more comfortable and give you better results than the outdated tools used in many offices. Here are some of the technologiesContinue reading “How a High-Tech Office Helps Your Dental Treatment”

Here is some surprising yet worthwhile advice you might be hearing for the first time: Brushing after a meal can be incredibly bad for your teeth if you do it after eating certain foods. Enamel is an extremely hard mineral on the exterior of each of your teeth. It’s actually the hardest substance in theContinue reading “Avoid Brushing After Every Single Meal!”

Summer brings sunshine and warm weather, and many of our patients begin thinking about brightening their smiles this time of year. A whiter smile is one just one visit away with Dr. Jesse Hofer! Teeth whitening is safe, quick, and inexpensive. It can be used to correct many tooth discolorations which may have been causedContinue reading “Teeth Whitening For a Bright Summer”

Every year, Americans all over the world celebrate the birth of the country and its independence on the Fourth of July. There are countless ways that people celebrate and they range from community parades and large scale gatherings to concerts, fireworks displays, and smaller scale celebrations among family and friends. For some people, July 4thContinue reading “Happy Fourth of July”

Even before a baby is born, those tiny baby teeth are already forming. Expectant mothers can help ensure that their children’s baby teeth will be strong and healthy by getting the recommended amounts of proteins, vitamins, and minerals in their prenatal diets. But a mother can’t “eat for two” to make sure her child’s adultContinue reading “Building Blocks for a Healthy Grown-Up Smile”

Father’s Day is coming up, and, just in case your dad has enough ties, we have some gifting suggestions for you. Here’s a selection of gifts large and small tailored to your dad’s interests and his dental health. If your dad is happiest out camping, or his most relaxed at the lake fishing, or gets rid ofContinue reading “Celebrate Your Dad’s Smile”

It’s summer—that wonderful time of year when fresh and delicious produce abounds. the doctor will tell you that your teeth, gums, and tissues all rely on an appropriate mix of vitamins and minerals to maintain good oral health no matter what time of year. In previous studies, nutrients in fruits and vegetables such as dietaryContinue reading “Healthy Summer Foods”