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5 Things to Do on Your Last Day Before Braces If you are about to get braces, you are likely excited. After all, it means you are finally going to get the beautiful, straight smile you want and need. Not only are your teeth going to be straighter, you are...
How Not Replacing a Missing Tooth can Impact Your Life According to the American College of Prosthodontics, 178 million people in the United States are missing at least one tooth and more than 35 million people don’t have any teeth, at all. Tooth loss occurs due to a number of...
The decision to invest in braces is an important one. In the end, it will result in a beautiful, healthy smile. However, along the way you may experience some uncomfortable times, especially after having your brace’s wires adjusted. The good news is that braces pain is typically temporary and can...
The dentist you choose is going to be a partner in your long-term oral health. As a result, you need to ensure you find the right one. While most people know finding a dentist takes some effort and consideration, finding a great local dentist that accepts your insurance policy can be...
The holiday season is quickly approaching and the time for delicious treats, candy, pies, and cakes of all kinds is almost here. With all the tasty food in your near future, you may begin to worry about the amount of sugar you and your family will be consuming this holiday...
The most common question asked by people wearing braces is usually, “How do I get my braces off faster?” This is an understandable concern and we can certainly sympathize. While braces are commonly used to realign and straighten teeth, treatment times can take anywhere from a few months to a few years.
Going back to school is an exciting time for most kids. However, it can be a stressful time for students that recently got their braces. In addition to wondering what other students are going to think and say about them, students going back to school with braces also have to...
Some children enjoy coming to the dentist and actually look forward to it. Others, not so much. Since opening in 1996, we’ve seen many cases of pediatric dental anxiety ranging from mild to extreme. In fact, for some kids all it takes is the word “dentist” to throw them into a...
In our previous blog, we spoke with you about dentist-fitted mouthguards, and how important they are to help avoid accidents and dental trauma, as well as concussions. But what happens if it’s too late – what if it already happened and you’ve found yourself with a missing front tooth?
Are you an athlete? Do you participate in club or even casual sports teams, or other high-impact activities like CrossFit? Do you wear a mouthguard regularly? If not, take a quick look in the mirror, or grab your smart phone and turn the camera lens around. Can you picture yourself...
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