Your general dentist may be the first health professional to notice the signs of a serious health condition. Your teeth and mouth can show the signs of health problems, and if you visit your dentist routinely, he or she may be the first to alert you to early warning signs. Some of the health conditions […]
With the innovative Invisalign system, your teen does not necessarily have to wear metal braces. With comparable treatment length, cost and results, why not let your teen enjoy the virtually invisible way to straighten teeth? Invisalign may not be right for every teen. Some parents may be concerned that their teens will be tempted to […]
Treatment for bad breath depends on the cause of the odor. One cause of bad breath is a dry mouth. Bacteria thrive in your mouth when it’s dry, and they can lead to breath odor. Good dental hygiene is critical to removing these bacteria as well as bad-breath-causing food particles around your teeth. Mouth odor […]
Invisalign Teen® is just like standard Invisalign, but with a few design features to accommodate the orthodontic needs of teenagers. Features of Invisalign for teens include: Replacement aligners. If your teenager misplaces or breaks an aligner, there are as many as six free replacements. Blue-dot wear indicators. This feature helps you make sure your teenager […]
In general, sedation dentistry provides the benefit of letting you receive important oral healthcare you would otherwise avoid because of your fear of dental appointments. For the patient anxious about the dentist, the benefits of sedation dentistry include: Leaves you with little to no memory of the appointment. Puts you in a sleepy state so […]
If you would like to improve the appearance of your smile in a minimally invasive way, porcelain veneers may be right for you. Candidates for porcelain veneers are dissatisfied with one or more cosmetic aspects of their teeth, which may include: Chipped teeth Misshapen teeth Stained teeth Crooked teeth Gaps between teeth Uneven tooth length […]
If your TMD symptoms are caused by an improper bite, then a dental crown may help alleviate the pain you are experiencing. When the temporomandibular joint is subjected to excessive pressure, you may experience painful TMJ/TMD symptoms like headaches and tooth pain. Damage caused by decay and trauma can cause your teeth to have uneven […]
When the muscles, nerves and ligaments of your teeth and jaws do not work harmoniously together, the resulting pain can be unbearable. The symptoms of temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ) can intrude on your life, making it difficult to concentrate and focus on everyday tasks. TMJ can cause a host of uncomfortable and often painful symptoms, […]
Like traditional braces, Invisalign provides important health benefits. Some of the benefits of Invisalign are as follows: During treatment: Invisalign aligners are removable. You must take the aligners out to brush and floss, which means dental hygiene can be just as easy and effective as before your orthodontic treatment. Of course, effective dental hygiene is […]
There are two basic types of sleep apnea. Both types are defined by pauses in breathing while you sleep. In some cases, a person may have a combination of both types, a condition called complex or mixed sleep apnea. The two types of sleep apnea are: Obstructive: This type of sleep apnea is the most […]