A good-looking smile with perfectly straight teeth isn’t something we’re all born with. In fact, most people have teeth structures that aren’t perfectly symmetrical or inline. Traditional orthodontic methods utilized braces that require a lot of maintenance, regular orthodontic visits for adjustments, and give patients a “metal mouth” look that won’t go unnoticed. There is...
Our teeth are resilient. Did you know teeth are firmer and denser than bone? But that doesn’t mean they are indestructible! Our diets affect our teeth from the moment we have grown them, both as baby teeth and permanent adult teeth. Certain foods and drinks will lead to tooth decay more quickly than others. So,...
Having one or more missing teeth is stressful in more ways than one. First, there are the possible difficulties of chewing, drinking, speaking, and smiling. Second, there is the mental health toll of embarrassment and shame that comes from hiding your smile while avoiding face-to-face conversations. Third, there is a cost component to consider regarding...
Cracked teeth can happen throughout our lives for lots of different reasons. Whether from an injury, accident, or wear and tear, your experience can be one of a wide range of symptoms. Sensitivity to high and low temperatures, certain types of food, discomfort, acute pain, chronic pain, and more; can all stem from a chipped...
If you are experiencing tooth sensitivity, pain, or mild discomfort, it could be a sign of a more serious underlying oral problem. Whether it’s the start of a cavity or gum disease like Gingivitis, problems with your mouth and teeth should not be left to chance. Most problems can be easily cleared up with a...
Our teeth are one of the most used portions of our bodies. We use them every day to eat food, for speech, and when we smile. Most people don’t know that teeth are much stronger than the rest of our bone structure but are still prone to wear and tear over time. Cavities are only...
Functioning healthy teeth are often taken for granted. Despite many parent’s best efforts, it can be hard to instill good dental hygiene habits in their children. “Brush twice a day for at least two minutes“, is the popular phrase, but try doing that with a 2, 4, and 6-year-old day in and day out and...
More often than not, repairing a missing or failing tooth usually has two options: a dental implant or a dental crown. What options your dentist recommends will depend on a few different factors surrounding the state of the tooth, the root, nerve, jaw bone, and sinus (for upper teeth). There are some key differences between...
Issues with your teeth aren’t just an aesthetic problem. Teeth and your mouth play an important part in day-to-day life, from eating to talking, smiling, drinking, and more. But if you have a tooth that is starting to rot and is causing you a lot of pain, what should you do to remedy the situation?...
Let’s face it, many Americans skip or avoid dentist visits entirely for loads of reasons. High levels of dental anxiety, inconvenience, being scared of what the dentist will say, a lack of dental insurance, or any other reason. But over a long enough time frame, those missed dental appointments can quickly compound into real oral...
