It’s Never too Late to Straighten Your Smile

3 Reasons To Consider Invisalign

21 April 2015

Invisalign is a great alternative to braces, mostly because of the many advantages that they can provide. The fact that aligners are removable, almost invisible, and made out of plastic are all great reasons to consider Invisalign instead of traditional braces. Removable One of the biggest disadvantages to wearing traditional braces is that they are not removable without an orthodontist's help. This means that if the braces ever get uncomfortable, and they will, you will not be able to do anything about it without making an appointment and asking the orthodontist if he or she can do anything to alleviate the discomfort by adjusting the braces.

Black Or Brown Growth On The Teeth: What Is Happening In My Mouth?

6 April 2015

Over the normal course of time, your teeth start building up a layer of plaque. This occurs despite your best efforts to brush after every meal, floss and visit the dentist twice yearly. As you eat, drink, talk, sleep, and breath the normal bacteria in your mouth feed on the carbohydrate particles that are frequently left on your teeth, despite your best efforts. As the bacteria feed on these particles, an acid starts to build up, and plaque is formed.

Replacing Your Missing Or Damaged Teeth: Exploring Your Options

19 March 2015

Whether your teeth were damaged as the result of trauma or decay, the ability to replace your missing and damaged teeth can play a huge role in restoring both beauty and function to your smile. Thankfully, there are two highly effective tooth-replacement options available to help you accomplish this goal. These options are the use of dentures or dental implants. While both of these options will offer some rather impressive benefits, it is important to note that not all patients will be good candidates for both of these options.

What Are The Possible Complications Associated With Dental Implants?

3 March 2015

For many years now, people have been relying on dental implants as a solution for their missing teeth. What exactly are dental implants, you may ask. Well, dental implants, also known as teeth implants, are artificial anchors that are usually fixed into a person's jaw bone to permanently support dentures or crowns. As with any surgical procedure, dental implants come with their share of complications and other problems. The following are the most common complications associated with dental implants.

2 Things Your Dentist Wants You To Stop Doing

19 February 2015

As you politely chit-chat with your dentist, you might wonder how they really feel about your teeth. Are your teeth worse than your husband's? Why are your gums so sensitive? Although your dentist might answer your questions with the finesse of a professional, he or she might wish that you would quit your bad habits. Here are two things your dentist wants you to stop doing, and how they could affect your teeth:

2 Reasons To Stop Delaying That Root Canal Appointment

5 February 2015

Root canals are a common dental procedure in which the dentist opens up a tooth to clean out an infected section inside. The procedure usually becomes necessary when a tooth becomes painful or when a widespread dental infection can be traced back to a single tooth source. Cost and misconceptions about the procedure might have you procrastinating on making a root canal appointment. Here are two reasons you might want to make that dental appointment today.

Loose Or Fractured Dental Implant? 3 Causes And Treatments For Failed Dental Implants

27 January 2015

Although problems are rare with dental implants, they have been known to pop up from time to time. As someone who has dental implants, you should be able to recognize the signs of failure so that you can have your implant evaluated by your dentist as soon as possible. As with most things, failing dental implants are better treated if they are dealt with early. Therefore, it's vital that you understand common causes for implant failures and how to recognize them.

Don't Leave Out Your Tongue From Your Dental Hygiene Routine

20 January 2015

Ask many people about their dental care habits and few will mention doing anything with their tongue. Good dental hygiene consists of taking care of all of the structures in the mouth: teeth, gums and tongue. Learn why leaving your tongue out of your routine means that you're not doing the best dental hygiene you can. What Your Tongue Does For You Your tongue is essentially a large muscle that is used to move food around in your mouth and for speaking.