Are you familiar with dental veneers? As you may know, these thin shells are bonded to your pearly whites to give you a healthy, attractive smile. In fact,dental veneers can be used to correct crooked teeth, to whiten your smile, or to close small gaps in your mouth. Dental veneers are stain resistant and durable—but there are still things you... read more »

Dr. John S. Grisham and our John S. Grisham, DDS team care about you and your oral health, which is why we encourage you to keep your toothbrush as clean as possible. To help you do so, we recommend doing the following things on a regular basis: -- Wash your hands with soap and warm water before and after brushing... read more »

What is gum disease, or gum recession? Gum disease happens when gum tissue surrounding the teeth pull back from the tooth, exposing either the tooth or the tooth roots. When this happens, gaps form between the teeth and the gum line, allowing bacteria accumulate. This bacterial film can harden into tartar causing long-term problems including tooth loss. So why does... read more »

There are many things we should be thankful for during this modern age, including our toothpastes. Why should we be so thankful for the toothpastes we use today? Well, check out what people used to use for toothpaste throughout history. —5,000 B.C.: The ancient Egyptians invented some of the first toothpastes, but these were powders made from ox-hoof ashes, crushed... read more »

Your teeth, just like any other part of your body, are special and unique to you. When it comes to your toothpaste, you should always find toothpaste that will work well with your unique teeth. Today our team is going to give you the details on three toothpastes and why one might be what your teeth are looking for. Fluoride... read more »