Dental Articles
Turns out braces aren’t just for kids and teens. According to the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO), more adults than ever are opting to straighten their teeth with traditional braces or clear aligner options. The Benefits of Straighter Teeth The AAO president says adults notice improvements in both their personal and professional lives after orthodontic…Read More
Root canals are very routine procedures and help prevent further tooth damage in the future. What is a root canal? Our teeth will go through normal wear and tear throughout our entire lives, and sometimes if a tooth becomes damaged or decayed, a simple root canal can be performed. The procedure consists of removing the…Read More
Your dental health can often fall to the wayside, but big problems can arise if you ignore your mouth. Here are five easily recognizable signs you need to see your dentist: You should get in to see a dentist as soon as possible if any of these apply to you, but we must also highlight…Read More
If you’re like most Americans who enjoy a morning cup of coffee or like to chew gum after a meal to freshen your breath, it would be hard to imagine living without some of your favorite food and drinks. Many people wonder how their nutritional choices affect their physical health, but seldom wonder what it’s…Read More
You’d be hard-pressed to find someone who doesn’t look forward to spring, especially in areas that experience frigid, seemingly endless winters. Springtime means warmer weather, longer days, blooming flowers, and summer right around the corner. It also means the advent of allergy season, which plagues more than 50 million Americans. Too often, it also means…Read More
Vacations have a tendency to throw our regular routines and habits out of whack. Bedtimes become later, ice cream solidifies itself as a staple in our diet, and good oral hygiene… well, let’s just say it can be tempting to skip a flossing session when there’s so much fun to be had. No matter how…Read More
Bruxism — or teeth grinding — affects more than 40 million Americans. While many of us grind occasionally without any real complications, chronic bruxism can lead to long-term damage. It can be hard to know if you grind your teeth, and if you do, it can be difficult to determine if it’s a problem that…Read More
When we experience any sort of medical problem, one of the first things we might do is to look to our family history for signs that our issue is genetic. We know that our genetics define a lot of who we are — our hair color, our risk of hereditary disease, even some of our…Read More