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Setting up regular appointments for your child with a family dentist helps them get accustomed to a dental office setting early on and learn proper dental hygiene habits that carry on into adulthood. Parents have a significant role in instructing children on how to properly maintain teeth and helping address any issues early on. To…

Getting Invisalign® is an exciting development in your goal to improve your smile. In less time than wearing braces, you can straighten your crooked teeth and repair other oral health and cosmetic concerns. You have a responsibility to follow your dentist’s instructions and to properly maintain and clean the plastic trays. If you neglect these…

When you are considering orthodontics, one of your biggest questions might be how long treatment takes. The typical treatment might take around 12 to 36 months. But every dentist has a different answer. Keep reading to learn about the different factors that might influence your treatment time.Issues with the jaw and teeth can be corrected…

Patients who are seeking straighter teeth and a properly aligned bite but do not want the visibility of traditional braces often turn to clear braces or aligners for treatment. Options such as Invisalign® provide the opportunity to discreetly change the position of the teeth and offer many advantages over traditional metal braces. Invisible braces have…

Teeth grinding is a fairly common issue, and many do not even realize it is an issue until emergency dental care is needed. Since it takes place at night when most might not notice, it is encouraged to become familiar with the signs of teeth grinding and understand how it can lead to severe oral…

Maintaining healthy teeth requires more than just occasional visits to the family dentist. Every dentist wants to find each patient’s teeth in tip-top condition during cleanings, so it is critical that patients practice excellent oral hygiene habits at home. These practices can prevent oral problems like tooth decay, tooth instability, and gum disease.  Once baby…

Curious about what the process for getting a dental crown is like? Also called caps, crowns are used to restore the function of damaged teeth, protect them from further damage and to restore their appearance. They are one of the most commonly used restorations in dentistry and they can be used to fix: Chipped, fractured…

People generally associate Botox® to facial cosmetic treatments. Botox can also be used by dentists to alleviate various conditions of the jaw. As a muscle relaxant, Botox can relieve tooth-grinding and similar bad habits. This, in turn, can help reduce ongoing damage to the teeth.Botox is the trade name for Botulinum Toxin. As the technical…

Thanks to cosmetic dentistry, you can say goodbye to that unsightly smile. It is not uncommon for people to have misplaced teeth. If your teeth are crooked, misshapen or abnormally large or small, help is available. Your dentist can suggest the right treatment to improve your appearance. You should not have to go through life…

Porcelain onlays and dental veneers can be used to improve the aesthetics of someone's smile. Both are dental restorations that are color-matched with the patient's real teeth. A veneer is a tooth-shaped shell that is cemented to the front part of a tooth, while onlays are partial crowns that are used to protect severely-damaged teeth…

If you are concerned about the appearance of your teeth and gums, then a smile makeover could be a good option for you. A smile makeover is a combination of dental procedures to treat cosmetic and functional problems affecting the oral cavity. To know whether you are eligible for a smile makeover, you will need…

More and more patients pick clear braces to straighten teeth and correct other abnormalities of the mouth. This solution offers benefits and advantages that traditional braces cannot match. If you are interested in going this route, your dentist can help. Once you get your braces, you should be cautious about what you eat and drink.Clear…