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Can Adults Get Braces?

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  Braces are a stage most children go through between the elementary and high school years. Sometimes, for those who began the dental treatment process later, they may last until college. Rarely, however, will you find an adult bearing the brightly colored rubber bands that adolescent braces are well-known for. Adults can have crooked teeth … Continued

Break These Bad Dental Habits

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Greenspoint Dental wants you to be aware of bad dental habits so you can rethink some of your everyday actions. You’ll also be better educated to tell friends and family about the risks they pose to their dental health. Sugar consumption Sugar consumption is unavoidable, and is actually necessary for a healthy diet. However, many Americans … Continued

Stay Cavity-Free This Christmas

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Christmas can be statistically cited as the number one occasion for buying candies and sweets, so it’s not a big leap to conclude that the Christmas season is an important time for dentists. Here at Greenspoint we want you to enjoy the holidays and all the related festivities, while keeping your smile healthy and your … Continued

Healthy Teeth for a Healthy Heart: Gum Disease and Heart Disease

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You know the body is connected, but just how intertwined are the body’s responses? If you brush, floss, and keep your teeth in great condition, you might be on the right track for a healthy heart as well! Research has found links between the state of your mouth and your heart. People who suffer from gum … Continued

Tooth Sensitivity: Factors and Solutions

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Have you ever put something cold in your mouth, only for your teeth to hurt and you wince in pain? Tooth sensitivity comes in many forms, but can make eating certain foods and being in extreme weather conditions painful. There are actual several causes of tooth sensitivity, but fortunately tooth sensitivity is treatable and can … Continued

Types of Tooth Cleaning

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A lot of people think teeth cleaning is a simple dental procedure that they do not need to focus on. What they may not realize is that there are a variety of procedures used to clean the teeth. No two people have the same teeth and dental conditions. There are some people who are highly invested in maintaining … Continued

Be Wise with Your Drinking–Alcohol and Your Teeth

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While there is certainly nothing wrong with kicking back after a hard day at work and enjoying some light cocktails, some people become dependent on alcohol and use it as a crutch during the course of their life. Alcohol abusers and those who drink regularly not only negatively affect their own health through increased caloric … Continued

Seniors Have Increased Dental Risks

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Seniors are often known for their use of dentures–a common solution to the loss of teeth. But this loss of teeth is caused by periodontitis, gum disease that is known for destroying the sockets where teeth are held and increasing the risk of other diseases. In addition to this disease, seniors deal with many other … Continued

Options for Replacing Teeth

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If you’ve lost one or more teeth, you’ve joined millions of Americans who have lost their pearly whites due to old age, gum disease, or injury. Missing teeth make it difficult to eat, speak, and interact with others because of a loss of confidence. To maintain dental health we recommend getting a tooth replacement inserted, … Continued

Chipped or Cracked Tooth: What Are Your Treatment Options?

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Chipped or cracked tooth is a common problem of people today. Lucky for you, there are lots of ways on how this can be addressed. The type of reconstruction method that you should choose will depend on the extent of the damage that has been done. It is highly recommended that you seek help from … Continued