You can remember all of the different ways that you can care for your teeth, gums and mouth easily if you just remember T-O-O-T-H. Here is what T-O-O-T-H stands for:
Tools: Make sure you always have the right dental care tools with you so you can always take care of your teeth each day the way you should. The tools that you need to always have access to include a quality toothpaste, a good toothbrush, floss, mouthwash, a water pick, and sugarless gum. Read More»
Impacted wisdom teeth can make living with them seem like a chore. They often hide food debris and bacteria which often leads to bacterial infections. While infections can cause a tremendous amount of discomfort, impacted wisdom teeth can also result in a more extreme dental issue like a malocclusion. A malocclusion will leave your teen with a jaw that is pushed out of alignment. In order to get the issue fixed as a soon as possible, a corrective jaw procedure will be recommended to your teen. Read More»
After having your braces removed, you likely feel as if your teeth are going to look perfect now that they’re completely straightened out. While your teeth will be greatly improved with the addition of braces, you likely will have some issues once the braces are removed. If you want your teeth to be straight and look their best in other ways as well, you may want to consider the benefits of visiting a cosmetic dentist once the braces are removed. Read More»
Cosmetic dental surgery or procedures are often done as elective procedures, and as such, they are often not covered by insurance plans. Tooth whitening, for instance, is not typically covered, but sometimes a procedure will have a function that involved the health of the gums, teeth, or jaw bone. These functional cosmetic procedures might be covered if done for health reasons.
Implant Surgery
While tooth implant surgery is normally considered cosmetic, it can have a functional purpose. Read More»
Are you missing teeth that you want to have fixed? If so, you may be looking into the options that are available to you. While full, partial, or traditional dentures are an option, you may not be too keen on the concept of dentures that can slide around and limit the foods that you can eat. Instead, consider using mini dental implants. If you are not aware of what the mini implant is, this is what you need to know. Read More»
