Celebrity Smiles Blog & News

There is no doubt that laser teeth whitening is one of the best procedures for people who seek a quick way to whiten their teeth. The procedure is readily available in almost every dental office near you including Celebrity Smiles in Westmont. The reason why people often go for professional teeth whitening is that it

It’s not uncommon to have a root canal once in your life. However, the procedure itself has a reputation for being painful even days after it has been performed. By now you are probably already aware of what happens during the procedure but have you wondered what happens afterward and what post-treatment care is like? We sat

We hope you never find yourself in this situation, but just in case, here are four toothpaste alternatives when the real thing is not within reach. Have you ever been in this scenario? You squeeze down the very last ounce of toothpaste from the tube and the next morning you go to the bathroom to

If you absolutely need to pull a toddler’s loose teeth out, there are ways you can do it to minimize the pain. You’ve probably wondered about this more than once – what should you do when the time comes to pulling your child’s loose teeth? At Celebrity Smiles & General Dentistry, Westmont, we compiled a

Sometimes you just really need to know how to control and prevent gag reflex. The gag reflex is a perfectly normal thing. It is in fact your body’s way of protecting you from choking on things. It occurs when you put any foreign thing in your mouth and when the throat naturally contracts when the

Using mouthwash regularly is an excellent way to keep your teeth and gums healthy and strong, but only if you use it properly. Here is the thing, there are many people who do not know how to properly use it. If you think you are using it the way it was meant to be, you

Today we discuss why dentists recommend tap water for better teeth health. Did you know your habit of drinking water from a bottle could indirectly be promoting tooth decay? It may come as a surprising thing because after all, bottled water doesn’t contain sugar or carbohydrates that convert into sugar and cause tooth decay, right?  

Iron is important for your oral health because it is central to hemoglobin, the oxygen-binding molecule in your red blood cells. Iron deficiency can lead to anemia – a condition that occurs when your body is unable to produce a sufficient amount of red blood cells. Because red blood cells carry oxygen with them throughout

Our patients frequently want to know: is teeth whitening permanent? Here are our honest answers. If you’re considering getting professional teeth whitening from a dentist in Westmont, then you probably have a lot of questions including whether it lasts a lifetime. Believe it or not, we get a lot of patients who are concerned about the