Dealing With A Toothache?
Do your teeth hurt when you chew or eat something too hot or cold? Here at our practice, we understand toothaches are no fun. Often, a simple...
Do your teeth hurt when you chew or eat something too hot or cold? Here at our practice, we understand toothaches are no fun. Often, a simple...
Most of our patients know that a visit to our practice sometimes involves an X-ray or two. This procedure is because radiographs are important in...
People love to express themselves and show their personalities in so many different ways. From the clothing they wear, to how they fashion their...
When most people think about orthodontics, they usually think about braces. That makes sense considering braces are the most popular and common form...
Every parent knows that taking care of the smallest members of the family can be a full-time job. Caring for small children includes many job...
Obesity-related health problems have begun reaching epidemic proportions over the last 20 years—and the trend doesn’t appear to be reversing...
Visiting our orthodontic practice regularly has probably helped you learn everything there is to know about mouths, right? Well, there’s always...
A RECENT STORY IN THE NEW YORK TIMES has left parents worrying about their young children's oral health. Why, you ask? Tooth decay is on the rise,...
Let's face the facts, chewing tobacco may be smokeless, but it’s definitely not harmless! In fact, the effects of chewing tobacco on your teeth and...
An often asked question here at our orthodontic practice is whether or not to use regular string floss or a waterpik during daily oral care. Its...
You may have heard about the odd temporary “teeth tattoos” fad that erupted in the East. Did you know that there are “dental artists” in the...
Do you have braces? Underneath all that metal, your beautiful pearly whites are shifting and inching closer each day toward an absolutely fantastic...
A COMMON QUESTION WE GET ASKED HERE AT OUR PRACTICE IS, “What causes bad breath?” "How do we help or prevent it?" Of course, we also get asked if...
IT'S KNOWN BY MANY DIFFERENT NAMES—pop, soda, soft drinks, soda pop—but when it comes down to its effect on your teeth, it's all the...
EXCUSES FOR NOT BRUSHING OFTEN are all over the map! In a recent survey conducted by the Chicago Dental Society, more than half of the doctors...
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN ADVISED TO WATCH FOR SIGNS OF GUM DISEASE? Chances are, if you’ve ever visited a dentist or orthodontist, you’ve been...