Smiling is something you should never avoid. At Mitzi Morris, DMD, we give patients every opportunity to show off their pearly whites. Unfortunately, years of smiling can create some unwanted signs of aging. Since crow’s feet and laugh lines are caused by your smile, why not trust the same person who treats your smile to
If you have a decayed tooth that needs treatment and your tooth is too damaged for a filling yet not damaged enough to need a crown, an inlay or onlay can be the perfect solution. Inlays and onlays are often mentioned together, but they differ in where they are placed and how much coverage they
There’s certainly a lot of discussion about the dangers of sun exposure. However, sunlight provides an important component for a healthy smile. Vitamin D may be just as essential as calcium for healthy teeth and bones, according to studies published in a recent issue of the Journal of Periodontology. Vitamin D is a nutrient that
Is replacing a missing tooth (or multiple teeth) really necessary? If it is in the back of your mouth where others don’t see or it doesn’t seem to affect your speech, you may be tempted to do nothing about it. This can be a big mistake. Replacing missing teeth can prevent a wide range of
Many smokers are making the wise choice to switch from traditional cigarettes to e-cigarettes. Smoking wreaks havoc on your health, with targeted threats to your mouth health. Smokers suffer from a wide range of dental problems, including the following: Tooth loss Yellow stains Plaque buildup Bad breath Gum Disease Mouth and oral cancers The E-Cigarette
Take a moment to consider how important your smile is to your everyday function and health. Your teeth help you chew and digest food as well as speak the way you do. Your smile is a strong communicator of love, happiness, self-confidence and pride. To truly appreciate your teeth, it is important to learn more
Keeping your child healthy means adhering to a myriad of recommendations and following an expansive list of rules. We know it can be intimidating. However, paying attention to your child’s dental health can go a long way in protecting both their smile and their overall health. You may be familiar with the importance of brushing
Do you have missing teeth? You have options. Patients are faced with two primary tooth replacement options today: dentures and dental implants. While choosing dentures can certainly save you some money upfront, it is worth considering several significant advantages that dental implants provide over dentures. Dental implants are considered the gold standard in tooth replacement
Want a brighter smile? You probably know to stay away from red wine, coffee and other stain causing foods. However, did you know that you can add certain foods to your plate for a whiter smile? While diligent brushing and flossing is your best line of defense against tooth discoloration, there are some food choices
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