We all know that practicing proper oral hygiene and dental care is important for having good teeth and healthy mouth. However, many people may not realize that oral health affects our whole body, and that diseases of mouth, teeth and gums can affect our general health. A lot of recent research, including the Mayo Clinic […]
They say time flies when you are having fun, and this cannot be more true for our dental practice – which is why we cannot believe it’s been a decade since we first started creating and restoring a healthy and confident smile for our patients! At Smiles By Stevens, we have had the pleasure and […]
If one of the things you’d like to accomplish this year is to have a more confident, beautiful smile – we are here for you with smile makeover dental solutions you will love! After all, it’s a New Year, and you deserve a New You, with a unique smile that fits you! What can a […]
Smiles by Stevens is excited to announce Dr. Shea Stevens has been awarded the “America’s Top Dentist” Award for Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry by the Consumers’ Research Council of America. The Consumers’ Research Council of America, who is known for recognizing professionals in their respective fields, presents this prestigious award annually. The Washington, D.C. based […]
The holiday season, although fun, can cause stress for some people. Busy shops, malls and parking lots; shopping rush; choosing gifts for others; and having to deal with a grumpy family member or two. If you suffer from hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) and notice that it’s worse during this time of the year, worry not – […]
According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, more than 10 million Americans suffer from the temporo-mandibular joint, or TMJ, disorder. TMJ is located on both sides of the head at the point where the jawbone meets the skull. We use TMJ during talking, eating, swallowing, and other everyday activities. Over time, the […]
Holiday season is upon us, and that usually means many festive occasions, time off work, and lots of wonderful food and drinks. Unfortunately, dental accidents can happen at any time of the day or night, and holidays are no exception. And, when you are in need of dental care, you don’t want to have to […]
It can be embarrassing and negatively affect our social life and personal relationships. We don’t like to hear it, but most of us suffer from it at least sometimes. Today’s topic – bad breath. There are no statistics to show the percentage of the population with bad breath, but studies do show that about 80% […]
When the latest dietary guidelines for Americans was released by the Departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services and did not include flossing, many started to wonder if flossing was even necessary. Earlier this month, The Associated Press reported that “officials had never researched the effectiveness of regular flossing, as required, before cajoling Americans […]
