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As your teenager gains more independence and tries to balance new responsibilities, don’t let their oral health be something they slack off on. In fact, dental care should be a priority for teens. During this stage of adolescents, they are at a higher risk for problems such as decay and gum disease. There are specific… Continue Reading about Dental Care for Teens

It can be frightening to watch your child get hurt, especially if the injury involves their mouth.  When a tooth gets knocked out completely, it is called dental avulsion. If it is a primary tooth, it typically won’t be reimplanted because of the risk of damaging the emerging permanent tooth. However, if it is a… Continue Reading about When Your Child Knocks Out a Tooth

When it comes to worrying about your teenager, gum disease is probably not on your radar. However, gum disease is a serious oral health condition that adolescents are at particular risk for. Gum disease, or periodontal disease, is marked by the presence of inflammation or infection within the soft tissues and bone that support the… Continue Reading about Your Teen and Gum Disease

What attracts most patients to Invisalign clear orthodontics is the obvious (or not so obvious) aesthetic advantage of straightening their teeth without others noticing. However, Invisalign provides further benefits that pertain to the health of your smile and your overall health. Here’s how Invisalign can create a straighter smile and a healthier you: Gum Health… Continue Reading about Invisalign: Benefits Beyond Looks

Self-Ligating braces are one of the latest orthodontic treatment methods available. This system uses self-ligating braces, which means it doesn’t involve elastic ligatures or ties to adjust the tension on the brackets. Instead, a self-ligating sliding mechanism comfortably and effectively move the teeth into proper position. Why choose self-ligating braces? The system offers a number… Continue Reading about 5 Advantages of Self-Ligating Braces

Today, there are multiple ways to straighten your smile. Whether you undergo traditional braces, clear braces, self-litigating braces or another orthodontic treatment, your teeth can be successfully moved into a more attractive and functional position. Unfortunately, many patients falsely assume that their orthodontic treatment is over when the braces come off. Instead, they enter the… Continue Reading about 3 Retainer Mistakes

Is a string of waxed thread really that important when it comes to your dental health? Absolutely. If more patients knew the profound benefits of flossing, there would certainly be a higher percentage of Americans who floss on a daily basis. The latest research shows that only 1 out of every 4 Americans floss as… Continue Reading about Why Floss?

As you grow older, are you noticing dark spaces between bases of your teeth? These are known as “black triangles.” Not only are they unsightly, but they can actually pose a threat to your oral health. Although it may seem like your teeth got thinner, it is really gum tissue that was lost. This empty… Continue Reading about Correcting Black Triangles In Your Smile

There’s no denying the negative impact that smoking has on your health. While you may be quite familiar with smoking’s link to lung cancer, heart disease and stroke, it can also wreak havoc on your oral health. Every time you choose to light up, you are increasing your chances for a host of dental health… Continue Reading about Smoking and Your Oral Health