Pearly Whites Dentistry

10/16/2026

In many children, the upper jaw is not spacious enough to accommodate all teeth. The result is crowding and malocclusion. A palatal expander can help.

Upper jaw expansion is a form of orthodontic treatment that is used in specific cases. There are numerous benefits depending on a patient's age and need.

10/14/2026

It’s never too late to improve your health. That goes for oral hygiene, too. With proper oral care, you can reverse the signs of tooth decay, whiten teeth, and preserve your teeth for a lifetime.

Discover tips for keeping your teeth healthy and improving your oral hygiene. This article looks at brushing, flossing, and more.

10/12/2026

Don't forget to floss!

10/09/2026

Looks like Ancient Egyptians wanted straight smiles too! Many mummies have been found with metal bands around their teeth, which experts believe to be a rudimentary form of braces.

10/07/2026

Think it's best to brush right after eating? It can actually do more harm than good! When eating the acid levels in your mouth increase, leaving enamel weakened. So brushing can become an abrasive process. Wait an hour, and let saliva do its job in the meantime.

10/05/2026

We all know braces can be cumbersome, especially when it comes to flossing. While you may want to skip the floss, it is a vital part of maintaining oral health, and even more so when hardware can impede the success of regular brushing. Check out these tips for flossing with braces!

Learn how to floss with braces using different types of tools.

10/02/2026

Just like with teeth, retainers collect bacteria over time and need to be cleaned regularly, but keeping them clean isn't as simple as just brushing or rinsing them off.

Your retainer accumulates bacteria, plaque, and tartar. Here’s how to clean each type of retainer, why it matters, and what happens if you don’t clean it.

09/30/2026

You use your mouth every day, so you probably know it pretty well - but did you know these interesting tidbits?

Going to the dentist may be a relatively modern phenomenon, but did you know that people have been using toothpaste since about 500 B.C.? Dental health is crucial for your overall health. Read on to learn more about things you didn’t know about your teeth and how to maintain your dental health.

09/28/2026

What do you call a cavity in an astronaut's tooth? 🤔

A black hole! 🤣

09/25/2026

Believe it or not, you can thank NASA for modern braces. 🤯

They developed the alloy that is currently used to make the brackets for your braces!