If you often find stains on your teeth, yellowing on your teeth, or even start to notice a cavity appearing, you may be wondering why and how this keeps happening.  Sometimes the beverages you drink can be to blame! But what drinks are bad for your teeth? And what can be done to stop discoloration [...]

In your oral hygiene routine, morning and night, you likely focus on cleaning your teeth. But what about your tongue? Is there any benefit to cleaning your tongue?  Here’s everything you need to know about cleaning your tongue, including the benefits and how to use tongue scrapers, for a healthy, beautiful smile!  Bad bacteria Vs. [...]

Charcoal toothpaste has become more popular lately, with well-known brands like Colgate, Crest, Hello and Burt's Bees entering the charcoal toothpaste market.  Is this trend worth the try? Is it a good idea to use charcoal toothpaste during braces treatment with Dr. Wiewiora or Dr. Dunn? Here’s everything you need to know: What is charcoal [...]

Spoiler alert: Yes you can! Using your HSA to pay for orthodontic treatment is not only possible, but it can also lower your costs and give you greater value for your money. Here’s everything you need to know about HSAs for orthodontics- so you can make the best decision for your smile (and your wallet). [...]

Have you ever noticed that gritty feeling on your teeth after you take a sip of soda, whether it be diet, sugar-free, or regular? This feeling stems from the highly acidic ingredients present in all forms of soda. It’s not a secret that soda has negative effects on not only your physical health, but your [...]

Taking daily vitamins and minerals is one of the easiest ways to improve your health, strengthen your immune system and shine bright like a diamond!  You can take certain vitamins to grow your hair, help clear your skin complexion, and improve your brain function, so are there vitamins that can help support your teeth throughout [...]