Sports injuries can harm the mouth just like any other part of the body. This is why many schools and athletic associations require the use of protective mouth guards during contact sports and other rigorous athletic activities. Unfortunately, sometimes even a non-contact sport can cause a blow to the face. The severity of the dental trauma will determine the treatment... read more »

After experiencing facial trauma due to an automotive collision or athletic accident, it would be surprising if you didn’t experience some dental damage to your mouth as well. Sometimes this can result in the loss of a tooth, even damaging the connective tissues from the tooth to the roots. This is when you need to especially get emergency dental care... read more »

Cold sores are inconvenient and frustrating, especially because there isn’t much you can do to get rid of them. Fortunately, our dentists have some tips to help you handle your next cold sore and even dull some of the pain and discomfort. So let's take a look! The first thing you should do is ice the sore. Grab an ice... read more »

As you may already know, you need to brush your teeth twice a day for two minutes each time. It’s also best to brush with a soft-bristled toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste. But did you know there are little things you can do to improve your brushing routine? Well, it’s true, and our dentists, Dr. Parth Patel and Dr. Thomas Schnare,... read more »

Here at Smile By Design, we endeavor to use our new blog as a regular means for publishing valuable content for our community through monthly blog posts. Thanks to the wonders of the Internet, we’re able to further explore some of the most important topics pertaining to our industry and area of expertise here on our website through these articles.... read more »