For optimal oral health, patients should visit their dentist's office at least twice a year. However, some people put off going to the dentist due to dental phobias. Putting off dental care can lead to cavities and tooth infections in the future. It's best to see your dentist, even if you don't want to. Here are four tips that can help patients who typically avoid the dentist:
1. Be honest about your oral care habits.
Read More
Having your cavities filled is an important part of helping to stop the spread of tooth decay. When cavities are filled, whether it's filled with metal amalgam or a ceramic resin, the filling helps to protect the underlying tooth from becoming damaged further by bacteria. Fillings help to reduce the risk that you'll experience problems related to tooth decay in the future.
However, fillings don't last forever. They slowly deteriorate over time, and they'll eventually need to be replaced.
Read More
Will you be getting braces to adjust the alignment of your teeth? If so, you're likely wondering what is involved each time you have the braces adjusted. It is a regular part of the process that will require visits to your orthodontist in order to make sure that your teeth are moving into the correct position. Here is what you can expect to happen during the adjustment visits.
The Rubber Bands Will Be Removed
Read More
Baby teeth are sometimes seen as an opportunity to mess up, as adult teeth will move in later anyway. Obviously you don't want your child to get a cavity, but if they did, you might not think it's such a big deal. Unfortunately, this is far from the truth. If your child does something that causes them to lose a baby tooth before it's ready to come out, you could have problems in the future.
Read More
There is a great deal of conversation about the ideal age to have braces installed on a child. However, there is less detail about the best time of the year to have them installed. While every child and every situation are different, there are some factors that every parent should consider to determine what time of the year is the right time.
Self-Confidence
Braces do slightly alter the appearance, and for some, this difference comes along with an adjustment period.
Read More