Dental health is often overlooked, but it is one of the appointments you should avoid skipping. That’s because there is a large connection between dental health and overall health. If dental issues like plaque, tartar, tooth decay, gum disease, overbites, and underbites are left unattended, they can lead to other …
Teeth are one of the earliest dental concerns for most parents. There is a normal timeline on which parents can expect baby teeth to emerge and then fall out. There are also some best practices that parents can follow when caring for their children’s baby teeth, while they are emerging …
“Mewing” refers to actively resting the tongue against the roof of the mouth, rather than allowing it to rest against the floor of the mouth. It is a term that you might have heard on social media, as it has experienced a huge surge in popularity as a way to …
When a certain amount of space is required for tooth alignment, an orthodontist may choose to remove small amounts of enamel from the tooth’s outer surface. This technique is used to alleviate dental crowding when other options, such as dental arch expansion or tooth removal, are not the best option. …
Having a perfect smile is something that many people strive for. In fact, more than one-third of adults are unhappy with their smile. While most people straighten their teeth to enhance their appearance, crooked teeth can also cause oral health issues including: Additionally, crooked teeth can make dental cleaning more …
It is no secret that one of the common cons that can come with braces is discomfort and pain — especially during the initial installation and subsequent wire tightenings. However, if braces prove to be too painful for you, even after following pain management techniques, talk to your orthodontist about …
In the simplest of terms, a palate expander is a device used in orthodontics to widen a narrow palate (the roof of the mouth). It creates more space by correctly aligning the upper teeth and jaw. By using a palate expander earlier in life, you help prevent malocclusions (bad bites) …
Routines are part and parcel of a peaceful, healthy lifestyle. Not only do they provide structure and consistency to your day, but a good set of routines and habits can also be the perfect way to mitigate the threat of a lifetime disease through consistent long-term activity. In other words, …
Tea and coffee are prevalent in the United States and all around the world. According to a 2018 survey by the National Coffee Association (NCA), 64% of Americans age 18 or older drink coffee daily. The Tea Association of the USA, meanwhile, said that Americans drank 84 billion servings of …
While your oral health may only seem linked to your physical appearance, it actually plays a big part in your overall general health. Keeping your mouth happy and your teeth shining may seem important when you’re biting into an apple or noshing on a slice of pizza, but your dental …