How Braces Work
WE ALL KNOW THAT braces shift misaligned teeth into their proper position over time, but have you ever wondered exactly how…
How Clean Is Your Tongue?
“BRUSH YOUR TEETH for two full minutes twice a day, and floss your teeth once a day.” You’ve probably lost count of how…
You’ll Be Smiling Again With Dental Implants
TOOTH DECAY, ACCIDENTS, and sports-related injuries are a few of the most common causes of tooth loss, but thanks to…
How Braces Can Improve Speech Problems
THE ABILITY TO SPEAK and enunciate clearly is based on a variety of factors. A speech disorder could be the result of…
Too Few Or Too Many Adult Teeth?
DEPENDING ON HOW MANY wisdom teeth come in and whether or not they have to be removed, most adults have 28-32 adult teeth. There are…
The Dangers Of Chronic Teeth Grinding
GRINDING OUR TEETH briefly when we’re nervous or frustrated is pretty normal. When the grinding doesn’t stop, however, it can do a lot of…
Plaque, Tartar, And Your Teeth
PLAQUE AND TARTAR are two words that you probably hear a lot when you come in for a dental cleaning. You might already…
It’s Time To Kick That Ice-Chewing Habit
CHEWING ICE MIGHT SEEM refreshing in the moment, but it’s not doing any favors for your teeth in the long run. Today we’re going to take…
Tooth Impaction: Teeth Trapped In The Gums
EVERYONE’S TEETH ARE DIFFERENT. Some people’s adult teeth come in early, some come in late. In rare…
Enamel Hypoplasia
WE ALL WANT a perfect, pearly-white smile. Sometimes all it takes is a good brushing and flossing habit and regular…