Yes, your infant can have dental problems. While you may not see them yet, your baby does have teeth. In fact, humans are born with a full set of teeth – they are just hidden inside the gums until they are ready to emerge. Unfortunately, just because your baby has a gummy smile, doesn’t mean… Continue Reading about Baby Bottle Tooth Decay
If you are wearing traditional braces, you are probably well-acquainted with how your braces look and feel. While it may seem like your mouth is stuffed with a bunch of shiny metal parts, you should know that each component has a name and is strategically serving a purpose in moving your teeth into proper alignment… Continue Reading about How Well Do You Know Your Braces?
Have a child who is pre-occupied with a loose tooth but refuses to pull it out? We’ve all been there. Watching that pesky dangling tooth can be unnerving, especially when it hangs on for days or weeks. It may even be bothering your child or causing them to avoid eating. In such cases, many parents… Continue Reading about Should You Pull Your Child’s Loose Tooth?
Do you want a more discreet orthodontic treatment? You should consider clear braces. Clear braces are different than clear aligners (like Invisalign) and are made of brackets and wires just like traditional braces. The important difference, however, is that clear braces are made with ceramic brackets and transparent or tooth-colored wires. Aesthetically, this stands in… Continue Reading about Why Choose Clear Braces
For a child who has autism or sensory issues, dental care can be a challenge. Not only can the sights, smells and sounds of a dental office be overwhelming, but oral hygiene at home can also be a struggle. Just like any other child, however, a child with sensory issues needs proper and persistent dental… Continue Reading about Dental Care for Children with Sensory Issues
Stress isn’t just for adults. Kids (especially today’s children) can be under a great deal of stress and tension too. Unfortunately, just as stress affects the adult body, it can also impact a child’s body. Chronic stress not only compromises your digestive health and heart health, but it can also threaten your oral health. Is… Continue Reading about Does Your Child Have a Stressed-Out Smile?
There is no question that straight teeth are a beautiful asset to your overall appearance. But aesthetics are not the only benefit of having a straight, well-aligned smile. When your teeth are straight and in their proper position, you’ll also reap the advantages of a heathier and more comfortable mouth. Since straight teeth can lower… Continue Reading about How Straight Teeth Promote a Healthier Mouth
If you are currently undergoing braces treatment, either as a teen or adult, you may think your frequent trips to the orthodontist are all you need to keep your oral health in check. This can be a costly and unfortunate assumption. It is actually even more important to maintain your regular dental checkups if you… Continue Reading about The Importance of Seeing Your Dentist During Orthodontics
Orthodontics is the time-tested solution for moving your teeth into proper position. However, once your braces come off, there’s no guarantee your teeth will stay that way forever. There are certain factors that can increase your risk for shifting teeth after orthodontic treatment, including those you can control and those you cannot. Minor Movement is… Continue Reading about Reasons for Shifting Teeth After Braces
If you have braces, the task of flossing is no longer as simple or straightforward as it used to be. However, don’t let the extra challenge keep you from doing the important job. Flossing your teeth while undergoing orthodontic treatment is especially important because you are far more likely to have trapped food particles in… Continue Reading about 5 Tips For Flossing With Braces
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