Let’s show your smile some love now that you’ve got braces. When you wear braces, you must take extra care of your teeth and gums. That’s because food has more places to lodge and hide, raising your risk for cavities, swollen gums, bad breath and permanent white marks on teeth. A little extra care can …
“When does my child need to see an orthodontist?” is a common question we get from parents. The American Academy of Orthodontics (AAO) recommends children see an orthodontist by age 7 — and for good reason. Orthodontists do more than straighten teeth. Sure, an attractive smile may be a patient’s desired outcome, but the bite’s health (the …
You can order just about anything for delivery these days, including braces. But should you? Online companies offer a cheap solution for straightening teeth without a visit to a dentist or orthodontist in person. These companies usually have patients take an impression of their teeth using putty and a tray. You mail the impressions back …
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Tobacco is a detriment to your teeth, gums, and mouth. Learn more the effects of smoking on your dental health and the dental health of your child.
BRUXISM: SOMETHING GRINDING IN THE NIGHT Does your little guy grind his teeth while sleeping? It’s not unusual. Experts say teeth grinding or bruxism is common, particularly in toddlers and preschoolers. Most kick the habit by age 6 or 7 when their permanent molars erupt. Others continue to grind through their teen years. So why …
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ORAL PIERCINGS: THE FACTS Teens look to oral piercing as an awesome form of self-expression. However, the medical community almost unanimously views it as a dangerous practice. Here’s why. Piercings promote dental problems Any puncture of the tongue, lip, cheek, and uvula (the tiny tissue that hangs at the back of the throat) is considered …
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DOES MY CHILD NEED A MOUTHGUARD? Yes! Children should wear mouthguards when playing any type of contact sport (football, hockey, boxing), non-contact sports (softball, baseball, soccer), or recreational activity (skateboarding, mountain biking). The mouth guard will protect your child’s soft tissue, tongue and lips and reduce the risk chipping or breaking teeth during these activities. …
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What parents and teens need to know about eating disorders and how they affect teeth and gums.
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