How Smoking Affects Your Oral Health

By now, our society knows that smoking and tobacco use can have detrimental effects on our overall health. The CDC reports that 15 out of every 100 adults is a smoker. Smoking claims more than 480,000 lives each year, making it the number one cause o...


Fluoride: Myths and Facts

Ask almost anyone and most likely they have a strong opinion about fluoride. Whether they are against it or for it, the use of fluoride has been a hotly debated topic for many years. It can be found in many dental health products, along with being ad...


Is Mouthwash Really Necessary?

Oral care product commercials often show a smiling individual following a series of steps in their oral care routine: brushing, flossing, and then finishing with a swish of brightly-colored mouthwash. From childhood, we are conditioned by marketing t...


Giving Thanks for Our Teeth

This week, we’ll all be sitting around the dinner table, admiring a golden, roasted turkey, and sharing with our friends and family what we are thankful for this year. At Simply Smiles, we will be giving thanks for our dental health and for all the...


Dental Implants and the Recovery

We’ve all heard of the flashy cosmetic dental procedures like teeth whitening and veneers, or even the more functional procedures like dentures or bridges to give us the perfect smile. But there’s one procedure that isn’t talked about as much t...



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