Both night guards and sports guards are made for and used to protect your teeth, however, they protect your teeth in different ways. Night Guards The most popular and common treatment for teeth grinding and clenching (bruxism) they don’t prevent the clenching or grinding, but rather helps prevent damage or further damage to the teeth  … Read More

Lead the way with your beautiful bright smile! Your teeth and smile will indicate a lot about you as a person: you’ll appear friendlier, more approachable, youthful, and healthy. So, if you’re looking to improve your relationships, want a competitive edge over your work colleagues or look just look younger; consider getting your teeth whitened.  … Read More

Brushing & Flossing The key to good dental hygiene is brushing and flossing your teeth regularly. It’s important to learn how to do so properly, as most people do it incorrectly. It’s hard to believe, but most people do not floss correctly or realize how long they should brush. Brush at least twice a day,  … Read More

Teaching good dental habits Without your guidance, your children could face a lifetime of tooth decay, gingivitis and gum disease. It’s important to help your child brush their teeth and develop good hygiene skills to form good dental habits. Children aren’t truly capable of brushing their teeth properly by themselves, without your help, until they’re  … Read More

Dental insurance premiums can often be more expensive than simply paying out of pocket. Additionally, due to the high cost of insurance many businesses, large and small, no longer offer dental insurance for their employees (and their dependents). And the policies they often offer have so many exclusions, deductibles, provisions and rules regarding waiting periods,  … Read More

1. Nail Biting. Besides introducing bacteria into your mouth, this nervous habit can chip teeth and add unnecessary damaging pressure to your jaw. Instead, try stress reducing exercises, bitter tasting nail polishes or take up a hobby to keep your hands busy, like knitting. 2. Toothpicks. Using a toothpick is not the best way to remove food  … Read More

Welcome to Albright Dental Practice’s blog! We look forward to keeping you informed and educated about maintaining proper dental care with oral hygiene tips and preventive care measures. Since 1972, Dr. John Albright of Albright Dental Practice has provided his patients in the Lehigh Valley with the highest quality dental care. Our office performs a  … Read More