Mar 7, 2023
Think of your teeth as a baseball team of 32 players. Each has a different name and role, broken into four categories: Incisors, Canines, Premolars (Bicuspids), and Molars. They are much like hitters, pitchers, and catchers on the baseball field. Incisors Incisors are...
Feb 23, 2023
You probably brush your teeth now the same way you’ve been doing it your whole life. Brush, spit, rinse. You may have had a brushing clock in the bathroom to remind you to brush long enough when you were little, or perhaps a teacher or parent taught you a fun...
Feb 7, 2023
We know you wish you weren’t in this situation. Going to the dentist is nerve-racking enough, but going to the dentist to get your tooth pulled may cause even more anxiety than the standard teeth cleaning and exam. However, undergoing a tooth extraction by a...
Jan 19, 2023
Gum disease. Two words nobody wants to hear their dentist mutter out loud as he or she peers into their mouth. Gum disease is actually pretty common in the U.S. About 46% of adults over 30 have some form of it, according to the CDC. The good news is, with your trusted...
Jan 3, 2023
If you looked at a smile that was pearly white and one that was yellow, you’d probably guess that the set of white teeth were a lot healthier. Yellow teeth have earned quite a bad rap in our society, where the whiter the teeth, the better. Everywhere you look, there...
Dec 22, 2022
Are you the type of person who wants to do everything yourself? Do you like to learn new things and figure out methods for everything? That’s a handy trait that will serve you well in life but not such an excellent way to tackle orthodontic treatment. In recent...
Dec 6, 2022
Doesn’t it make you smile when you see someone you love smile? Smiling is contagious and downright joyous. Smiling also has direct benefits for your well-being. Whether you’re a smirker, a toothy grinner, or a beaming smiler, this infectious facial...
Nov 24, 2022
Do you or your child have diabetes and are seeking orthodontic care in the near future? Then this blog is for you. Diabetes is a common disease that affects about 1 in 10 Americans. But the good news is that this day and age offers many resources for controlling your...
Nov 8, 2022
In football, a successful offensive team runs through the “A” gap with ease. But when it comes to dentistry, like a good defense, you want to close that gap. Have you heard of diastema? Diastema is a fancy word for “gap in the teeth.” Gaps are most common between the...
Oct 20, 2022
Good for the gut doesn’t always mean terrific for the teeth. And it’s not only the Sour Patch Kids and Dr. Pepper to watch out for when protecting your teeth. All foods and drinks that are highly acidic have the potential to cause erosion. Erosion is the process that...
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