Vitamins and minerals are important nutrients that our body needs to stay healthy. These nutrients are in many of the foods that we eat, but oftentimes, they are not consumed in sufficient quantities. Vitamin C Vitamin C may help improve gum health and prevent gum disease from progressing into periodontitis. It can also help reduce […]
Diabetes is a disease that affects the body's ability to process sugar. It prevents the body from producing enough insulin or stops the body from utilizing insulin properly. Type 1 diabetes occurs when the immune system attacks the cells in the pancreas, which are responsible for producing insulin. Type 2 diabetes occurs when the body […]
Oral surgery is used to treat an array of dental issues. At your consultation, our dentist will talk to you about the severity of your case and whether you will need oral surgery. If it is determined that you need oral surgery, we will give you all of the information that you need to make […]
Nail biting, using teeth as tools, chewing ice cubes, frequent snacking, thumb sucking, teeth grinding, and brushing too hard are some of the bad habits that can affect our oral health. Read on to learn how. Using Teeth As Tools It’s common to see people using their teeth as tools to open the packaging – […]
Dental implants are a permanent tooth replacement option that is made of three parts: the implant, an abutment, and the crown. The implant is a small titanium screw that's placed in the jawbone during oral surgery. After a few months of healing time, the abutment is attached on top of the implant to hold a […]
Teeth whitening is a cosmetic dentistry procedure that removes stains and discolorations from teeth, making them appear whiter and brighter. Common causes of tooth discoloration include consumption of dark-colored food and drinks, tobacco use, certain medications, poor oral hygiene, aging, trauma, and heredity. At Boutique Dental, before teeth whitening procedures can begin, your dentist will […]
December is the perfect time of year to schedule a dental cleaning and checkup. If you wait until January or February to schedule a teeth cleaning visit, it’ll be harder to get the day or time that works best for you and your schedule. That’s because most practices are at their fullest capacity during the […]
