April is oral cancer awareness month. When many people think of oral cancer, they see an aged smoker. Do you remember the anti-smoking campaign commercials? Do you recall testimonies from smokers who had large portions of their tongues removed

What comes to mind when you think of February? Most people think of Valentine’s Day, hearts, and candy. At Indigo Dentistry West, we think of healthy teeth and bright smiles in honor of National Children’s Dental Health Month.

Have you ever felt as if your smile appears dingy, dull, and discolored? You are definitely not alone. Americans spend more than a billion dollars a year on whitening products because they are unhappy with the color of their teeth. Would it be better if we could understand what causes this in the first place, and take steps to prevent it?

A dental appointment should be full of patient education, and it should entail information not only on the current status of your oral health, but how to improve upon it and prevent future problems from arising. A pertinent part of patient education should be how important oral health is when it comes to your overall health.

Teeth whitening treatments are popular for patients that have a smile that has darkened or discolored over time, or maybe they just want a brighter smile. Dental whitening can be done safely and there are several options to choose from.

Dental anxiety is something that many patients struggle with at some point in their life. It may be due to a bad experience as a child, being embarrassed that you did not take care of your teeth, or simply you do not like the dentist.