The natural position that your teeth want to move towards is a result of the complex interaction between your tongue, cheeks, muscles, ligaments around your teeth, and forces from other teeth. Light, constant forces on your teeth will tend to cause them to move toward the position where all the forces are equal. Many people […]
A common question I get asked by adult patients is whether they’re too old for braces or Invisalign. There is an idea out there that your bone changes as you get older and moving your teeth no longer becomes possible. Good news, this isn’t true! I still remember when I was younger, my grandfather turned […]
Have you seen your dentist advertising something called “Six Month Braces”, Six Month Smiles”, or something similar? Sounds too good to be true right? Let’s take a look at what you can expect with this type of treatment. Six Month Smiles and similar systems are a set of orthodontic treatment systems designed specifically for use […]
Many dentists now advertise that they can do your crown in a single visit. They’ve probably got a poster or banner that looks like this one. CEREC is the brand name of the first system that allowed dentists to do this. CEREC is still the leader in the industry but there are a lot more […]
Want your teeth to last your entire life? Then avoid these foods, drinks, and bad habits that kill your teeth! Habits: If you remember one single thing from all of this, it’s that teeth are for eating and nothing else. Don’t use them as a tool to accomplish other tasks. Chewing ice – Your teeth […]
So you had a bunch of dental work done 15 years ago and everything has been going great. Then one day you’re eating a nice soft slice of bread and “pop”, you feel something loose in your mouth and when you take a closer look it is your dental crown that has come off. First […]
Ever seen a four or five year old child still using a pacifier? Unfortunately, I have and not just one or two children either! It seems like pacifier use is becoming extremely common these days, which for the most part is fine. I’ve got four kids of my own, and I definitely understand why! Those early […]
I get asked quite often whether gum chewing is good for your mouth. Real simple answer… Yes and Yes! Chewing gum has been proven over and over to have many benefits for your oral health. Here are 6 of the major ways that gum helps keep your mouth healthy! #1 Chewing gum increases your saliva […]
There are so many different types of toothpaste out there, all with different ingredients. Which ones are important? Which ones sometimes cause allergic reactions? Can any cause harm? Let’s find out! Toothpaste has a pretty wide range of components. The standard formula includes the following categories in these amounts… Abrasives to aid in removing plaque […]
I saw a patient today who I’d recommended a crown on about 6 months ago. She came in to the office and said, “OK, I’m ready to get it done!”. When I took a look at the tooth, the tooth had a crack that went all the way through it. There was no way to […]