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Should I Remove My Wisdom Teeth?

Most people, once their wisdom teeth come in, choose to get them removed, but do they have to be? Well, it depends on their condition, as well as the impact that they can have on your mouth. Your wisdom teeth, for those who do not know, are the third and final set of molars that […]

The Correct Way to Brush Your Teeth

Brushing begins after flossing. That way, all of the food particles that were stuck in between the teeth where the toothbrush cannot reach are able to be removed during the brushing process. Brushing and flossing should be done after every meal preferable, but if your schedule does not allow it, it can be done once […]

The Correct Way to Floss

If you were inspired by our last blog post and wanted to start flossing, but didn’t know how to correctly do so, please read on to find out the correct way to floss your teeth. These easy to follow steps will ensure that you’re cleaning your teeth properly and effectively. Pull the floss from the […]

Why Is Flossing Important?

You may think that you’re cleaning your teeth enough by keeping up with brushing them daily, but that’s only scratching the surface of oral hygeine. For a complete clean, you need to floss as well. According the dentists, flossing may be even more important than brushing because it can remove bacteria and food particles that […]

What Are Dental Bridges?

A dental bridge is another procedure that can be done in order to fill in the gaps between teeth where teeth are missing. Though instead of having an artificla root drilled into your jaw like an implant, the strong, surrounding teeth around the gap will be the ones keeping the bridge in place. In a […]

What Are Dental Implants?

Dental implants are used when a patient is missing one or more teeth and needs them to be replaced for both aesthetic and for functionality purposes. Over the course of six months, an artificial tooth root that the dentist will insert into the jaw bone will become infused with the surrounding tissues in order to […]

Ceramic and Lingual Braces

The last two options that are used for straightening teeth are called ceramic braces and lingual braces. Although neither option is very popular, they are still options for those who are not keen on either the traditional metal braces or Invisalign. Ceramic braces are nearly identical to the metal braces in the sense that they […]

The Pros and Cons of Traditional Metal Braces

Last week, we talked about Invisalign as being one of the ways that people of all ages can help straighten their teeth. But we also mentioned that Invisalign might not be for everyone, which is where traditional braces come in. Traditional metal braces are metal brackets that are adhered to the surface of each tooth […]

The Pros and Cons of Invisalign

As much as magazines and the media would like you to believe that perfectly straight teeth come naturally, it’s just not the case for the vast majority of people. In fact, did you know that more than 75% of children between the ages of 10-13 will undergo some kind of corrective dental procedure in order […]

Pain Relief for After Dental Procedures

Ever leave the dentist and come home to find that your mouth is sore and the pain just won’t go away? This is a common occurrence that happens to most people after they undergo a dental procedure, but luckily, there are things that can help alleviate that pain while your mouth heals. Acetaminophen/Ibuprofen: The most […]