Did you know that as we enter adulthood, up to four additional teeth can erupt? These are known as wisdom teeth, or third molars. At one point, they helped our ancestors eat roots, tubers, and other tough vegetation. Now, we have little use for them and their arrival can lead to trouble, which is why wisdom teeth often need removal.
Do You Qualify For Invisalign?
More and more people are opting for clear braces to correct misalignment and enjoy a straighter smile. But does everyone qualify for Invisalign? In some cases, traditional braces may provide a better solution to your misalignment. How do you know which option will work best for you?
Improve Your Oral Hygiene Over The Summer
If you have kids, then you’re probably well aware that summer break has finally arrived. With your kids at home, they have way more time for playing, as well as snacking. Instead of letting summer be a time when they increase the likelihood of developing cavities, why not help them practice good oral hygiene over the summer?
Interesting Facts About Your Teeth!
Knowing every random piece of information there is to know about your teeth isn’t necessary to effectively care for them, but some things are interesting to know anyway. For instance, did you know that the only substance on earth stronger than healthy tooth enamel is diamond? Learn how to keep your teeth that strong, along with a few more interesting facts about them, by reading our short list of interesting facts about your teeth! (more…)
Do You Have Questions About Implants?
Losing your teeth can have a negative impact on both the health and appearance of your smile, increasing the risk of misalignment, tooth decay, gum disease, facial collapse, and even further tooth loss. Fortunately, we can offer a strong and lifelike option for replacing your missing teeth with dental implants. Do you have questions about dental implants?
Know Your Flossing Options
Are you curious about your options when it comes to flossing your teeth? Clearly, the whole “once-a-day” thing isn’t something that’s going to change – but when it comes to the product you may use to clean between teeth, you may wonder if you’re overlooking something. The good news is that you have a variety of items to choose from (possibly more than you might have thought). Consider some potentially new ideas to make the most of your dental hygiene.
Quiz: Are You A Dental Tech Wiz?
Do you think you’re taking advantage of today’s technology to make the most of protecting your oral health? Or, do you feel like your dental hygiene approach is more in line with the Stone Age? Perhaps you are somewhere in between! To learn more about your daily maintenance – and possibly to learn a few interesting ideas for protecting your smile – we invite you to make your way through a brief quiz.
Cosmetic Treatments: How To Choose?
Are you extremely excited at the prospect of someday smiling and feeling happy about the way your grin looks? If so, you have likely been doing a bit of research into the world of cosmetic dentistry. While you are probably feeling quite enthusiastic about your future, you may also be feeling somewhat confused. After all, you’ve got several options, which can make it difficult to make a final decision. Fortunately, figuring out your cosmetic care plan is actually quite simple if you take our advice.
3 Reasons To Use An Athletic Mouthguard
Have you ever considered wearing an athletic mouthguard? Do you ever catch a glimpse of a boxer and realize that without a mouthguard, his smile would likely contain very few teeth after a fight? While a sport with as much impact as boxing makes the need for oral health protection quite clear, patients often overlook the fact that just about any sport leaves room for error and injury. As a result, we encourage you to look over a few reasons a guard just might be beneficial for your own purposes.
Bruxism True-Or-False Quiz
Do you suffer from bruxism? Have you recently visited us to discuss receiving bruxism treatment and you are extremely happy to be on a path that leads toward relief? While you know that a healthy smile is in your future, are you curious about what’s been causing your involuntary grinding or clenching? Perhaps you wonder if you should be addressing other areas of your life that may interfere with treatment. Learn more with a quick quiz.