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Understanding the Role of Wisdom Teeth With a name like “wisdom teeth,” you’d think that finally getting them would be a good thing, right? In reality, getting wisdom teeth isn’t an inherently good or bad thing; it simply means you’re getting older! They’re called “wisdom teeth” because they generally erupt between the ages of 17…

The field of orthodontics has come a long way. There’s no debating that, back in the day, braces were big, bulky, visible, and very painful? For example, until the 1970s, various materials were wrapped around the teeth to hold the wires in place. Orthodontics has come a long way since then, and now, we have…

Understanding Tooth Extraction Having your dentist recommend a tooth extraction can be an overwhelming experience. You might feel confused as to why it can’t be fixed, frustrated that your tooth can’t be saved, and even a little anxious about what this will mean for the future of your smile. For a very troublesome tooth, you…

Orthodontic Care Without the Awkward Stage Traditional metal braces can seem, well, awkward and uncomfortable for teens who are at a time in their lives when they feel quite self-conscious of how they look. Although braces are undoubtedly a very effective orthodontic treatment option, they aren’t the only treatment option available. Invisalign for teens is…

Laser dentistry makes fixing cavities easier for everyone. Almost everyone gets at least one cavity at some point. And a lot of people put off getting cavities filled because they don’t like the experience of getting a dental filling. It’s important to get cavities filled as quickly as possible to prevent more damage to the…

Have you always wanted a gorgeous smile? Do you want to light up the room when you walk in the door? Have you ever felt that you had to hide your smile because your teeth were misshapen or discolored? If your confidence has been anything less than stellar and you blame it on your teeth,…

Try These Home Remedies To Relieve a Toothache and Get Some Sleep Picture this: you’ve brushed and flossed your teeth, put on your jammies, and jumped into bed. Then a toothache you didn’t even have starts nagging you back to wakefulness. Sounds terrible, right? If you can’t get to your dentist right away, there are…

Gum Disease 101: Know the Facts Even when we’re thinking about our oral health, it’s fairly common to forget to consider our gums. Our teeth are so often the stars of the show, but our gums have a role to play that’s just as vital for our oral and overall health. Your gums support your…

What makes dental implants the best tooth replacement option? Although dental implants and prosthodontics sounds like a modern field of dentistry, it has actually existed for centuries! Even as far back as 2,000 BC, people in ancient China were replacing missing teeth with carved bamboo pegs. It’s amazing when you think about it! As time…

Invisalign: Straight Teeth Without the Metal One of the reasons teens and adults alike prefer to straighten their teeth with Invisalign is because the aligners are virtually invisible. This orthodontic treatment features a set of translucent medical-grade polyurethane aligners. So when you wear them, you won’t have to worry about people seeing metal wires criss-crossing…

Invisalign braces are an excellent option for adults and teenagers who want straighter teeth but don’t want to deal with the look and feel of traditional metal braces. Not only that, but these braces are removable, meaning they can be taken out of your mouth when you need to eat or when it’s time to…

Fun Things for Families to Do Together This Holiday Season With the Christmas holiday upon us, families and extended families are looking forward to spending time together. Though any time families can spend together is good, family time spent doing holiday family activities can be that much more memorable. So why not plan some family…