Metal braces are not the only way to straighten teeth anymore. There is a more convenient and comfortable solution with clear braces. Two of these treatment options are Six Month Smiles and Invisalign. While these two methods share many similarities, they also have distinguishing characteristics that may make one more suitable for you than the … Read more
If you have crooked or misaligned teeth and are interested in getting them straightened, there are a lot of options available to you, from traditional metal wire braces to clear aligners, which have grown in popularity. Another option is the Propel line of orthodontics. These products shift teeth by stimulating bone remodeling. When used in … Read more
There are several reasons why a smile can be less than perfect, from age and heredity to lifestyle choices and accidents. If your smile isn’t as bright or straight as you’d like it to be, dental veneers may be the cosmetic solution for you. Porcelain veneers can give you a brighter smile that you’ll love. … Read more
Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder in which your airway narrows or is partially blocked during sleep, causing you to have short, repeated periods of time where breathing stops. As this progresses throughout the night, you move in between deep and light phases of sleep, without getting the fully restorative sleep that you need. … Read more
Unless you’ve been living underneath a rock for a while, you are most likely familiar with how often you should be brushing your teeth (twice a day, in case you forgot!). However, do you know if you are properly brushing your teeth? Brushing your teeth twice a day isn’t going to do much for your … Read more
The link between oral health and overall health has been researched extensively for the past decade. No longer is it assumed that the body and the mouth are two separate parts, as was the general consensus in the past. In fact, former Secretary of Health and Human Services, Donna Shalala, said, “The terms oral health … Read more
In order to ensure that are teeth and supporting structures are healthy and free of disease, every person will be required to have dental x-rays at some point in their lives. For this reason, it is helpful to know a little bit about them – how safe they are and how they work. Dental x-rays, … Read more