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Don’t neglect your oral hygiene while wearing braces. If you’re reading this, chances are you or someone you know is wearing braces. While orthodontic treatment can lead to a beautiful, healthy smile, maintaining oral hygiene requires extra effort. Neglecting your teeth while wearing braces can lead to tooth decay, gum disease, and other health issues.…

What is periodontal disease? Periodontal disease is a common oral health problem affecting many adults in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately half of adults 30 years and older suffer from periodontal disease in some form or another. The condition leads to gum inflammation, tooth loss, and…

Healthy Teeth Start Here: The Importance of Regular Dental Checkups According to an article by USA Today, many Americans are avoiding their routine dental checkups. The article states that around 30% of Americans don’t visit the dentist every six months, with cost being a significant factor. While it’s understandable that dental care can be expensive,…

How Braces Improve Your Overall Oral Health Metal braces and clear braces are known for their ability to straighten crooked teeth and create a more aesthetically pleasing smile. However, the benefits of braces go far beyond cosmetic improvements. Properly aligned teeth can positively impact your oral health, leading to a healthier mouth and body. If…

Healthy gums are the foundation of a healthy mouth. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 46% of all adults age 30 and above show signs of gum disease. And if that statistic isn’t alarming enough, consider that severe gum disease affects about 9% of adults. The good news is that gum…

Superior Cavity Protection for Your Molars You may not have heard of dental sealants growing up, as they have only recently become a widespread preventive treatment. Today, dental sealants provide superior cavity protection for both children and adults by coating the chewing surfaces of the back teeth. This coating helps prevent wear and tooth decay.…

Dentists recommend space maintainers for kids who have lost one or more of their primary teeth and need space for their new permanent teeth to come in. Sometimes, kids’ teeth don’t come in as quickly as necessary to prevent the shifting of remaining teeth in the mouth. Space maintainers are a highly effective way to…

When we are born, we have a set of 20 baby teeth hiding below the gum line. And once those baby teeth eventually fall out, we develop 32 new teeth: eight incisors, four canine teeth, eight premolars, and 12 molars. But if these adult teeth fall out, there isn’t a new tooth waiting in the…

Dental Implants vs. Dental Bridges Your oral health can directly impact your overall health. Unhealthy teeth, when left untreated, can lead to gum disease and tooth loss. When adults lose teeth, the natural thing to do is look for tooth replacement options. Implants and dental bridges are popular treatments for missing teeth, but what’s better,…

Do you know that your teeth tell a story? It’s true! Your teeth are integral to your overall health. When your mouth is unhealthy, it can cause other health effects. An unhealthy mouth is correlated with diseases such as diabetes and heart disease. Plus, oral disease is linked to tobacco usage and overconsumption of sugary…

If you have taken your child for a dental checkup lately, you might have heard the dentist mention that a palatal expander is necessary in the future. While we have all heard of braces and orthodontics, many parents scratch their heads regarding expanders because they’ve never heard of them. This isn’t all that surprising. Not…

There are more treatment options available than ever before for individuals with missing teeth. A variety of affordable dentures and implants can help restore the appearance and function of your smile, and implant-supported dentures are one of the best choices for many cases. But what are implant-supported (also referred to as implant-retained) dentures? They’re similar…