Once upon a time, straightening your teeth meant living with a mouth full of highly conspicuous and extremely uncomfortable metal for months. Today, clear plastic aligners like those from Invisalign …
Tips for Wearing Dentures
Wearing dentures can improve your smile, your health, and even your quality of life. These removable dental appliances can replace missing teeth, and they often make it easier to eat and speak. …
Types of Human Teeth and What They Do
Your teeth are essentially physiological tools whose reliable strength and precise structure allow you to eat and properly digest a variety of foods. As you likely know, there are several …
Benefits of an Electric Toothbrush
Toothbrushes have been around since 3500-3000 BC, but thankfully, they are no longer made from twigs or the bristles of wild hogs (source). These days, most toothbrushes boast plastic handles …
Teeth Grinding Treatment
Bruxism, also known as teeth grinding, is an extremely common condition that causes a person to clench and grind his or her teeth. It can be involuntary or habitual, and …
What Happens During a Teeth Cleaning?
Even after years of dental visits, you may not know exactly what happens when you sit in that reclining chair. You understand that the dental hygienist cleans your teeth and …
When Do Baby Teeth Fall Out?
Does your four-year-old already have a wobbly tooth? Has your eight-year-old still not had a single visit from the tooth fairy? Parents naturally worry about their children’s growth, so it’s …
How to Care for Sensitive Teeth
During the hot summer months, you might crave a cold bowl of ice cream, a melt-in-your-mouth popsicle, or an icy snow-cone . . . Mmm! However, a frosty sweet treat may bring you more …
How to Check for Oral Cancer
According to the American Cancer Society, approximately 48,330 people will receive an oral cancer diagnosis in 2016. Oral cancer can affect any part of your mouth: tongue, lips, cheeks, or soft …
Preventing Gum Recession
Gingiva is a soft tissue that surrounds your teeth and covers your jawbone. You might know it by its more common name: gums! Despite their pink pigment and smooth texture, gums …