Dr. Alla Brown
Crooked teeth develop for a number of reasons, sometimes due to habits from your childhood or even due to genetics. Regardless, teeth that overlap, have gaps, or otherwise misalign can cause oral dysfunction or make you feel self-conscious. They can…
Dr. Alla Brown
Bad-smelling breath can feel very disruptive and make you self-conscious. It can happen to the best of us every once in a while, and you can usually get rid of this problem with oral hygiene efforts. But sometimes bad breath…
Dr. Alla Brown
When you attend your regular dental check-up, your dentist completes a visual exam of your teeth and gums. They can diagnose many dental problems this way and then provide prompt treatment so that you do not suffer lasting damage. So…
Dr. Alla Brown
Green tea is a type of beverage made from leaves that have not undergone the oxidizing process that makes darker versions of the drink, like black tea. The result is a lighter-appearing and tasting beverage that can provide wellness benefits…
Dr. Alla Brown
Many people may notice their teeth growing yellower, duller, or stained as they age. Factors like poor oral habits or medication side effects can impact the color of your teeth. If you want to get a whiter smile, you might…
Dr. Alla Brown
Millions of Americans grind their teeth regularly. You may consider the habit, known as bruxism, annoying, but the constant grating of the top teeth against the bottom teeth could cause significant damage to your smile. If you do not try…
Dr. Alla Brown
Have you noticed changes in the way that your smile looks? Are you unhappy with certain features of your smile? You can enhance the appearance of your teeth with cosmetic dental treatments available from your dentist. They can develop a…
Dr. Alla Brown
Have you noticed that your teeth have a transparent look to them, especially near the edges? This effect may make you feel self-conscious about the way your smile appears. But it could also be a symptom of a larger dental…
Dr. Alla Brown
Nail-biting is a habit that can develop at an early age. Often, people do this out of nerves or stress. Regardless, continuing to bite your fingernails will negatively affect your oral health over time. If you want to keep your…
Dr. Alla Brown
A majority of people will get at least one cavity in their lifetime. This means many individuals have gotten cavities treated with a dental filling. Once your dentist drills the decay from a cavity, the issue is gone for good.…