Simply Smiles Dentistry, Glen Carbon – Briana Oller, DMD
Gentle Dental Care for Your Entire Family
Just Because They’ll Fall Out Doesn’t Mean You Don’t Need to Take Care of Them We often get our children (and maybe even ourselves) to practice good oral hygiene by threatening them with toothless gums after their teeth rot and fall out. But what if the teeth are just going to fall out anyway because they’re baby teeth? Do we… Read More
A person’s palate (otherwise referred to as the roof of the mouth) might need to be expanded for a few different reasons. A palate expander is usually recommended early on in orthodontic treatment and it’s designed to do exactly what it sounds like: make the palate larger. Your child’s orthodontist might recommend a palate expander prior to braces, or they… Read More
This can be trickier than it sounds, mostly because there is no legal requirement for companies to put the word “natural” on their labels. They can literally put anything in their product and still call it “natural,” so choosing a truly natural toothpaste requires a little more research on the part of the consumer. Here’s what you need to look… Read More
If you’ve been noticing your gums bleeding, there are many potential causes. It can be hard to narrow it down, but we decided to go ahead and list just a few of the most common causes here: Gingivitis This is the first stage of gum disease and it’s probably the most common cause of bleeding gums. When plaque and bacteria… Read More
No one wants chip a tooth, so if you’re wondering how to avoid such a fate, here are the top 3 ways you can chip or break a tooth. Eating Something Hard Hard foods such as popcorn kernels, toffee, and hard candy all have the potential to chip or break your teeth when you bite into them, so use caution… Read More
The holidays are a dangerous time of year for our teeth. Not only are we surrounded by sugary sweets, but it can also be a stressful time of year when many of us are running low on time, and when that happens, selfcare (including dentalcare) is usually one of the first things to go. Here are three tips to help… Read More
If you’re already brushing and flossing daily and going in to see your dentist twice a year, then you’re taking pretty good care of your oral hygiene. But are you changing your toothbrush often enough? Because the point of brushing your teeth is to clear out the plaque and bacteria that build up in there, a lot of that bacteria… Read More
Toothpaste to whiten teeth. Toothpaste for sensitive teeth. All natural toothpaste. Shelves are stocked with every kind of toothpaste imaginable and then some, each one claiming to solve a different oral problem you may not have even known you had. With so many options available, it’s easy to get overwhelmed, so we’ve created a simple guide to help break it… Read More
Even if we’re already brushing twice a day and flossing every night, there are always things we can be doing to improve our dental routine. Here are three quick tips you can add to your dental routine to get a healthier smile without taking up a lot of time in your schedule: 1. Clean your tongue. It seems like teeth… Read More
Teeth serve many functions. They were designed to chew food, support our lips and cheeks structurally, and help us speak clearly. A healthy set of teeth can also add to your overall appearance and give you a very attractive smile. Unfortunately, many people use their teeth for things other than chewing. Teeth are not tools! Here are a few things… Read More
