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Once you get used to wearing braces, there shouldn’t be much pain or discomfort from them. While the first week of wearing braces may get uncomfortable, there are so many ways that patients new to wearing braces can find pain relief. Because of the gradual pressure placed along with the teeth due to the wires…

Protruding teeth, also commonly referred to as buck teeth, can be a special kind of problem for your kids. Because of the ways they protrude, the upper teeth and the lower teeth can create gaps in your child’s smile and cause problems with brushing and flossing. But it can be easy to ignore this problem,…

Making an investment in braces for your children takes a lot of time and money, but the benefits of wearing braces if you have misaligned teeth are worth it. With orthodontic braces, these devices require people to be diligent with their oral care, and for kids, this can be especially hard to deal with. Instead…

Asthma can make it hard for some people to care for their teeth, especially if their condition is unmanaged. Asthma can bring about mucus buildup, inflammation attacks, and restrict the airways to the point where it can cause problems for the mouth. Harmful strains of bacteria can often develop more quickly for those who have…

Have you ever started the day with tooth prints on your tongue? If this doesn’t seem like a strange question to you, your tongue is trying to tell you something. Do you often feel like you’re tired no matter how long you’ve slept? In combination, these things may indicate that you have a condition called…

Sitting up straight is often the most ignored advice given to patients. Slouching, sitting hunched over, and having poor posture, in general, can cause stress to your joints and muscles, causing them to become fatigued and overworked often. Having poor posture can affect your energy levels, your mood, and self-image, but did you know it…

Some of the best orthodontic work begins with bonding. Dental bonding allows us to ensure that any restorations you need, such as braces or jaw aligners, use bonding materials to cure the system to the tooth’s surface, allowing the device to work properly and create a controlled scenario for tooth movement. However, dental bonding braces…

Protruding teeth can have long-term and expensive consequences. Permanent teeth affected by traumas, poor oral habits, and other predetermining genetic conditions can often face an increased risk of further injury and trauma compared to others with aligned teeth. For children, this presents an especially important concern that dentists need to consider when caring for their…

With the onset of rising climate change, environmental awareness has become the forefront of our concerns. The severe impact that we have on our planet has changed the face of it forever. For many environmentalists, working cohesively towards world-wide solutions that are sustainable for the planet is one of the best methods we have. Sustainability…

One of the most significant aspects of dentistry is exploring techniques and methods in caring for people’s teeth. As avid enthusiasts, the tools and strategies for correcting bites and filling crowns matter because those methods determine the results and help solve complex problems that people face every day when dealing with periodontal disease, tooth decay,…

Among every article or piece of advice your receive from your dentists, visiting the dentist regularly is the primary piece of advice given. However, according to the ADA, back in 2014, 52.3% of adults reported that they had visited the dentist every six months, with 15.4% reported once per year and 11.0% reported once every two to three…

Many oral diseases, such as periodontal disease, originate from the growth of oral bacteria along the tooth surfaces, also known as plaque. Gum disease occurs when the bacteria along the enamel get in between the gums and into the bloodstream, causing inflammation, swelling, bleeding, and deep-set pockets between the teeth. Because of the constant collection…

Any dentist will tell you that to best keep your teeth healthy, brushing and flossing are essential. Dentists can be enthused about new dental products and medical-grade dental tools that can benefit patients both in the office and outside the office. We love learning about the innovations that our dental suppliers provide for us to…

For all the complaints that you’ll hear from those who have braces, the most common is likely to involve how difficult it is to floss with them. Considering that a mere 30% of those without braces make sure to floss regularly, you can imagine how few of those wearing braces do. Unfortunately, failing to floss…

Bad breath is something that no one wants to admit they have a problem with, yet the American Dental Association notes that 50% of Americans have had bad breath at least once in their lives. The fact of the matter is that bad breath can happen to anyone and it’s better to be prepared if…

Even though dentists are primarily associated with teeth, their job doesn’t end there. In fact, dentists are just as concerned with the condition of your gums as they are with the condition of your teeth. This is because your gums help to support your teeth and are one of the structures responsible for holding them…

Whether your teeth have been affected by damage or decay, there are a variety of restorative dental treatments your dentist can use to restore the affected tooth. However, certain restorations can take longer than others. This is because there are two main types of restorations known as direct and indirect. Direct restorations, such as composite…

In the past, dentistry was mainly concerned with maintaining the health and function of your teeth and gums. Although this is still a primary concern of modern dentistry, it is not the only thing modern dentistry can accomplish. In fact, dentistry can now be used to improve the look of your smile in addition to…

Tooth extractions are dental procedures that are performed to remove problematic teeth from the mouth. Teeth can be extracted for a number of reasons, such as severe damage or decay, but the most common type of extraction are wisdom teeth extractions. Regardless of the reasoning behind a tooth extraction, most extractions can be performed comfortably…

Did you know that the American Dental Association advises you to floss daily in addition to brushing twice a day? This is because brushing your teeth only removes plaque from 60% of your tooth’s surface, while flossing ensures the other 40% gets cleaned as well. In fact, daily flossing ensures that plaque gets removed from…

As the summer heat looms over us, many people beat the heat by indulging in an assortment of cold summer treats. Unfortunately for some people with sensitive teeth, cold summer treats are not as refreshing. Instead, eating cold foods or drinking cold beverages can cause a sudden, deep tooth pain known as tooth sensitivity.  Tooth…

Tooth decay and gum disease are both things that your dentist probably talks about all the time. This is primarily because these two problems are the most common problems that dentist’s face with their patients. While tooth decay and gum disease are responsible for the majority of restorative dental treatments, there are other oral health…

Brushing our teeth is an activity that we often perform unconsciously. Unfortunately, this probably means that we have unknowingly implemented a few bad habits that may be detrimental to our brushing routine. In fact, many people make mistakes while brushing their teeth. In order to improve your brushing habits, here are some common mistakes that…

Did you know that tooth decay is not the only threat to your oral health? While tooth decay is one of the most well known oral health threats, gum disease can also be quite detrimental. Unfortunately, gum disease is highly common, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimating that around 47.2% of…

Dentures are a common dental prosthetic used to replace missing teeth. Although many people often associate dentures as being for people with no teeth, there are actually different types of dentures that can be used for people who still have natural teeth. In order to determine what type of denture is right for you, it…

Xerostomia, or dry mouth, is a condition characterized by an inadequate amount of saliva. It can make the inside of your mouth feel sticky and dry, which can lead to frequent thirst. Additionally, the lack of saliva can also make your lips crack, the corners of your mouth split, and your tongue raw. This often…

Did you know that as many as 48% of Americans drink an average of 2.6 glasses of soda daily? Not only did a recent Gallup poll publish those findings, but they also found that this number was higher with 56% of young adults ages 18-34 drinking soda daily. With these statistics, there can be no…

While many people may know the importance of daily brushing and flossing to maintain their oral health, not as many people know how to protect their teeth from another common oral health threat. Dental erosion is a process that weakens the tooth enamel and can eventually lead to the formation of cavities. It often goes…

Missing a tooth can cause a mouthful of problems and missing a mouthful of teeth is undoubtedly a problem in itself. Nowadays, modern dentistry has made it so that you don’t have to suffer from a mouth of missing teeth. With so many restoration options available, it is easier than ever to find a way…