Straight Teeth and Oral Health

Straight Teeth and Oral Health

Everyone knows that braces and Invisalign® can help straighten your teeth and make your smile look great.  But some people don’t know that properly aligned teeth also have benefits that improve your oral health! There are multiple types of malocclusion (crooked teeth)...
Teeth and Genetics

Teeth and Genetics

Do you know someone that has good genes?  Perhaps an uncle that is 60, but doesn’t look a day over 40?  Or maybe you have a friend who can eat whatever they want and never gain a pound.   Thanks to the DNA you inherit from mom and dad, your appearance, preferences,...
Herpetic Lesions

Herpetic Lesions

Herpetic lesions – more commonly known as cold sores – are easily identified as tiny fluid-filled blisters that develop around the mouth, including the lips, gums, tongue, cheeks, and the throat.  The blisters may result in itching, burning, or tingling. Cold sores...
Motherhood before Birth: Fluoride and Pregnancy

Motherhood before Birth: Fluoride and Pregnancy

There is a lot of controversy surrounding the use of fluoride to maintain oral health, but for expectant mothers there are other issues that come into play.  Smiles Unlimited Dentistry, P.C. can help you sort out fact from fiction regarding oral health and pregnancy....
Diabetes and the Dentist

Diabetes and the Dentist

Diabetes is a medical condition which affects millions of Americans.  Those living with diabetes also have an increased risk of developing certain oral health hazards and diseases. All forms of diabetes result in high blood sugar levels.  Type 1 diabetes, aka juvenile...