When your teeth are crooked, they not only affect your smile’s appearance, but also the balance and function of your entire bite. Your jaw joints and muscles can suffer from the imbalance, and your teeth might become damaged or forced further out of alignment due to the excessive bite pressure. Therefore, the benefits of straightening your crooked teeth go beyond improving your smile’s appearance, and the benefits of Invisalign® aligners allow you to straighten them without the need for metal braces. (more…)
Why You Should Make Dental Checkups An Ongoing Habit
When was the last time you found yourself in the dentist’s chair? Are you in the habit of undergoing routine dental examinations? Unless you are given a specific recommendation to approach your care differently, you should plan to see your dentist two times every year. At each routine dental appointment, you are receiving valuable care. You can have your teeth, gums, and oral tissues checked for any possible signs of trouble. By undergoing regular dental cleanings, you can enjoy a great defense against tartar, which can be a big oral health troublemaker. (more…)
Bad Breath: Last Second Q&A
What are you supposed to do when you’re planning on sitting next to your favorite aunt at your holiday celebration but you have a case of bad breath that could knock just about anyone over? You know it has something to do with your oral health (and hopefully you have scheduled a moment to sit down with us to find out what’s wrong). However, until you see our team for a clinical diagnosis and a professional treatment (or suggestion), you feel like you’re not sure how to proceed. Fortunately, with some helpful answers, you can have a nice sit down meal without offending anyone too seriously.
Bruxism Quiz: Do You Need Treatment?
Do you know if you’re someone who needs bruxism treatment or if you are dealing with some other issue? Is this a new idea to you because before someone pointed out some of your symptoms, you never had any idea that you might require care? To get started regarding candidacy for treatment, we encourage you to quickly make your way through our quiz. It might shed some light on what’s happening with your smile.
Insurance Q&A: Let’s Talk End Of 2017
You may be surprised that it’s almost 2018. The time has flown by and just as it seemed like 2017 was getting started, we appear to be wrapping it up! So, what to do for your smile now that the year is almost up? Anything that you should be focusing on at all? As far as we are concerned, the answer is: Yes, most definitely! Take time to think about your dental insurance, care you need, and how to end the year with good oral health.
Brushing Quiz: Doing It Correctly Is Key!
If we were to ask you to show another one of our patients exactly how to follow best practices in dental hygiene, would you be able to guide this person through a brushing session correctly? Do you think your technique, your methods, your approach, etc., are all shining examples of how to care for your oral health? Or, do you think you may have some pointers to offer but there’s still stuff you need to know or re-learn? A quiz will help you answer these questions!
Porcelain Veneers: Why Choose Them Over Whitening?
When your major goal at the moment is to get your teeth much brighter, so you can enjoy an extraordinarily white smile, you may be surprised to learn that teeth whitening is not your only option. When your cosmetic need is widespread, the possibility of receiving porcelain veneers shows up. Why veneers instead of whitening, you may wonder to yourself? Not to worry. There are some easy to consider reasons you may want to choose this route. (Remember, we’ll help you!).
There’s Still Time: Schedule Wisdom Teeth Removal
We are already on our way into the cooler months and the holidays are just around the bend. However, there may still be time to set up your wisdom teeth removal procedure if you need it. Why are we recommending this when you could simply schedule it in January, February, or beyond? Well, there are some very good reasons to get going right away!
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Orthodontic Treatment: Tips For Holiday Time
We all like learning about tips for holiday time, whether they’re about decorating, oral health care, or otherwise! Why is this such a tip-friendly time of year? Well, because there’s a lot going on, so any little bit of wisdom for making this events-and-plans-packed time of year a little easier is always well worth it. Today, let’s cover some beneficial suggestions that can help you glide through the holidays without orthodontic treatment problems. It’s worth it!
2 Lies About Invisalign
There are some stories you may hear about Invisalign treatment, some lies you may accidentally end up telling yourself, and some myths that just won’t help you enjoy a successful time with your orthodontic treatment. Rather than allowing you to fall victim to such issues, we’d like to do our best to help you avoid them! When you keep your treatment on the up-and-up in all ways, you head without obstruction toward your straight, beautifully aligned smile with ease!