Mouthguard to keep you teeth safe while playing outdoor games

Mouth Guards and Bite Splints

A mouth guard and a bite splint are not necessarily the same dental appliance. They shouldn’t be used as interchangeable terms. A custom mouth guard will provide protection while a bite splint secures two parts in place to discourage movement during the healing phase, to prevent injury. Bite Splints Either a dentist or a lab…

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Overcoming Tooth Sensitivity

Do you experience frequent tooth pain? Wondering what you can do to stop the discomfort? Tooth sensitivity can be a real pain and not only cause discomfort but can also interfere with day-to-day life. Various things such as temperature and acidity can also make the discomfort even worse. So what exactly causes tooth sensitivity? Here…

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Dental Care Tips for Kids

At A Smile 4 U, we believe that prevention is essential to optimal oral health. For this reason, we try our hardest to educate our patients on proper dental care techniques and hygiene, and this is no different for children. Teaching children proper oral hygiene from an early age can help ensure optimal oral health…