Many people have chalky white marks on their teeth, especially on the top front teeth, throughout the beginning portion of the day. So, if you wake up in the morning and notice the color of your teeth ... Read More
Dental Hygiene
Types of Tooth Discoloration: Extrinsic vs. Intrinsic
Tooth discoloration is one of the most common cosmetic dental problems. This condition may affect a single tooth or multiple teeth, and stains may be yellow, brown, or grey in color. Other patients ... Read More
Marathon Training and Your Teeth
Well, folks. It’s happening. This Sugar Fix Dental Loft blogger is running the New York City Marathon on Sunday, November 1, 2015. While marathon training does not officially begin until July, it’s ... Read More
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Green Juice (and Beer)
In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, we here at Sugar Fix Dental Loft are in the mood to talk green. Wearing something green today might prevent you from being pinched, but there is more to it than simply ... Read More
First Comes Gingivitis, Then Comes Gum Disease
Healthy gums do not bleed. If your gums bleed when you floss or brush your teeth, you have the very first sign of gum (periodontal) disease - otherwise known as gingivitis. You may notice after ... Read More
Valentine’s Day Side Effects
This past Saturday might have led to a bit of indulgence thanks to Valentine’s Day (a Hallmark holiday if there ever was one). Chocolate was consumed in mass quantities. Greeting cards flooded post ... Read More
If You’re Not Bending, You’re Pretending
If you floss every day, then great! This writer flosses multiple times per day because she cannot stand having food particles on and/or in between her teeth. Even drinking a simple smoothie can leave ... Read More
Pregnancy and Teeth Cleanings
You are pregnant. Congratulations! Cue the confusion and sometimes debilitating sense of being overwhelmed. What to do and what not to do during your pregnancy? That is the question. While there are ... Read More
Dry Mouth
Having Xerostomia can be perfectly normal every once in a while. Though the name doesn’t sound casual and common, it is. Xerostomia is defined as dry mouth resulting from reduced or absent saliva ... Read More
Guardians of Sleep
While night guards do not protect the galaxy, they are protecting your teeth while you sleep. If you have ever ground or clenched your teeth at night and woke up with a sore jaw, night guards can save ... Read More