Are you an adult in Burlingame with crooked teeth? Perhaps you are not familiar with the latest types of braces. Here is a quick rundown. If you don’t want the whole world to know you are wearing braces, ‘behind the teeth’ or lingual braces may be a good option. So-called ‘invisible braces’ work great for …
Welcome to the Burlingame Smile Studio blog! Today we are going to explore the secret life of our teeth. The shape of each tooth gives a clue to what it does. The incisors, or your front teeth, are sharp. They are designed to cut food into pieces, while their curves help to move food inside …
An increasing number of Burlingame teens are sporting tongue, cheek, and lip piercings. What can you do if your teen wants to get an oral piercing? The team at Burlingame Smile Studio advises parents to give a firm ‘No.’ Some reasons why teens should avoid oral piercings: Excessive drooling Chipped teeth Infection Hypersensitivity to metal …
“It’s just a small sore, it will go away.” “A little sensitivity is no big deal.” It happens to most Burlingame residents at least once in their life. Your teeth become sensitive to cold drinks. A tooth develops a dull ache. A sore on the gums doesn’t heal up. An injured tooth darkens. A pain …
When you go to your drugstore or supermarket looking for toothpaste, mouthwash, teeth whitener, or another oral care product, be sure that the product you elect lists the American Dental Association Seal of Acceptance. Today, we look at 4 ways the ADA seal can help you make good oral care choices for you and your …
The team at Burlingame Smile Studio in Northern California wants to discuss retainers. The retention phase is an essential milestone. When you’re ready for an orthodontic retainer, the slow, difficult work of moving teeth is over. Your smile looks incredible, but stay with the program. There is still a lot going on behind the scenes—under …
Many  adults want to look younger by straightening their teeth but having a mouthful of  teenager-style metal braces is not exactly what they had in mind. Burlingame Smile Studio serving Northern California can help improve your smile. Are you considering orthodontia to straighten your teeth? There are several varieties of braces on the market today. The …
The team at Burlingame Smile Studio in Northern California wants to discuss orthodontia. Many dental patients in and around San Francisco hold the belief that orthodontists only change the look of your teeth. Consequently, they think that the only reason to find an orthodontist is if you are interested in cosmetic dentistry. The fact is …
Don’t know a periapical from a bitewing? Today’s post from the team at Burlingame Smile Studio focuses on dental X-rays. Panoramic If you have ever stood in a huge camera apparatus and struggled to stay still while an automated camera made one slow pass around your head, then you have had a panoramic X-ray taken. …
The team at Burlingame Smile Studio in Northern California wants to discuss what not to eat when you have braces. They also have some other good tips for those wearing braces. Avoid hard or sticky foods (or non-food items) while you have braces. Some of the following ‘no-no’s’ are obvious. But it’s good to review …
