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What Is Phase I Orthodontics for Children?
Orthodontic treatment done at the appropriate time can ensure an efficient process for getting straighter teeth, especially when seeking orthodontic care for children. The American Academy of Orthodontics recommends that children be seen by an orthodontist around age seven, which allows orthodontists to intervene before a child’s permanent teeth fully erupt in what’s called Phase […]
Can TMJ Affect Your Dental Health?
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders classify a range of conditions that affect the jaw joint and surrounding muscles. Among its many symptoms, TMJ can have a significant impact on your dental health. When the TMJ is not functioning properly, it can lead to a range of dental issues, such as tooth sensitivity, tooth wear, and even […]
Tooth Extraction Aftercare: 4 Tips for Speedy Recovery
Tooth extraction is a serious surgical procedure that demands appropriate aftercare. Failure to follow your dentist’s aftercare advice can lead to painful complications, significantly increasing the time to recover completely. Effective tooth extraction aftercare can alleviate the pain, reduce the risk of complications, and ensure speedy recovery. If you have been advised tooth extraction, the […]
Why Do Your Gums Bleed When You’re Pregnant?
Pregnancy brings about a lot of changes in the body, namely due to hormones as your body accommodates your growing baby. The hormone changes during pregnancy can influence weight gain, mood swings, fatigue, cravings, and even your dental health. In fact, up to 80% of pregnant women experience gingivitis, the first stage of gum disease […]
What Are the Differences Between Mild and Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea?
Obstructive sleep apnea is a sleep disorder in which your airway becomes blocked at numerous points during sleep, which causes you to stop breathing. This has a range of serious effects on the body—it not only hinders your immune system and increases your risk for chronic disease, but it can also lead to a shorter […]
Is Your Dental Phobia Harming Your Health?
Although dental anxiety is very common among people, dental phobia takes dental anxiety to the extreme. People who experience dental phobia tend to avoid visiting the dentist at all costs. However, this could end up costing them their smile. Does this sound like you? There is help for people with dental phobia, and overcoming your […]
Research Shows a Link Between Lack of Oral Health Care During Pregnancy and Gestational Diabetes
The link between oral health and diabetes has been long known, but understanding gestational diabetes, or diabetes that develops during pregnancy, makes the connection even more important and complex. Recent research is showing a connection between oral health and gestational diabetes, which emphasizes how important it is to keep your teeth and gums healthy, especially […]
The Consequences of Untreated TMJ
When your jaw joints, called your temporomandibular joints, which are located on either side of your head, don’t work like they should, they can cause discomfort and unusual noises such as clicking or grinding when moving the jaw. TMJ disorders can cause an array of symptoms in the body, from jaw pain to headaches to […]
Are Waterpiks Better Than Dental Floss?
Effective plaque removal is an essential part of any oral hygiene routine, but brushing alone can’t remove all plaque. Flossing is critical to clean those tight spaces between the teeth and prevent tooth decay and gum disease. Traditional dental floss has been the go-to tool for interdental cleaning, but in recent years, water flossers—commonly known […]
Sedation Dentistry: It’s Not Just For Anxiety
Sedation dentistry has become more and more popular throughout recent years. It seems that a disproportionate fear of the dentist is common, and many can’t get work done without being unconscious. Of course, dentists are starting to see that there are more benefits to sedation dentistry than just getting an anxious person into the chair. […]
Can Invisalign® Improve My Facial Symmetry?
If you’re unhappy with overlapping or misaligned teeth, you may be considering Invisalign® to straighten and perfect your smile. However, you may be surprised to learn that improving the alignment of your smile can also enhance the overall appearance of your face. While straightening your teeth with Invisalign® won’t give you the dramatic results achieved […]
Don’t Ignore a Dry Mouth
When your mouth is dry, it might seem like a minor annoyance, or something easily remedied with a quick sip of water. But when dry mouth becomes persistent, it can be a sign of an underlying issue, and you may be putting your oral health at risk. In this blog, we’ll explore common causes of […]
Can Your Dentist Get You Off Your CPAP?
Most people with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are familiar with the continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine. This device consists of a machine with a tube and a mask that you attach to your face at night, and it circulates air in an effort to provide continuous pressure to keep your airway open, therefore preventing […]
Are Dental Veneers the Best Option for Enhancing Your Smile?
Dental veneers are an excellent choice for patients who want to transform their smile but have numerous issues that need to be corrected, such as deeply stained teeth, chipped or cracked teeth, or excessive tooth wear. Veneers are essentially a very thin layer of durable porcelain that’s placed over your natural smile with minimal preparation. […]
What Exactly is Laser Dentistry?
You may have heard of laser dentistry, or seen dentist offices that claim to specialize in it, but what exactly is laser dentistry? Is it safe? How does it differ from regular dentistry, and what can it do for patients? Although laser dentistry has been around since the 90s, it’s yet to be totally mainstream. […]
