Dental News & Advice

If you are new to wearing retainers, you might be wondering how to care for it. People with a retainer, regardless of what type, should clean them regularly using a soft-bristled brush. A more comprehensive cleaning must be done at least once a week. Signs that your retainer needs to be cleaned include its cloudy…

If you’ve had friends or family who had to deal with braces, you might have heard of all their horror stories with them. Most notably, you might’ve heard about how painful braces can get. If you’re planning to get braces, you might be worried about this. However, we can assure you that while it might…

Are you in line for getting your braces? Braces may take a while to be removed, but you should feel motivated by its outcome. Braces correct the appearance of your teeth through orthodontic treatment. It fixes any signs of crookedness or crowding of teeth, as well as overbites, underbites, or incorrect jaw position. With proper…

Dentists provide several treatment options for their patients. Some standard procedures include bonding, root canals, and veneers. Among the treatments, tooth extraction is the last option since the goal of every dentist is to keep your teeth as intact as possible. However, there are some cases when tooth extraction becomes necessary.  A skillful dentist will…

Regular teeth cleaning are a must. Not only will this keep your teeth clean, but it will also maintain your oral health and prevent dental issues from arising. For the most part, teeth cleaning entails brushing, flossing and rinsing your teeth with mouthwash daily.  Some people think that these basic steps for teeth cleaning will…

Getting oral surgery is one thing, and dealing with dental recovery is another. Oral surgery entails any surgical procedure in or around your mouth or jaw that is performed by a dental specialist. Common surgeries for teeth and jaw include impacted wisdom teeth, gum graft, tooth implants, maxillofacial surgery, root canal, and jaw and teeth…

A study revealed that 42 percent of people desire to visit their dentist more often. This high rate highlights the fact that most people do not have regular checkups with their dentist due to various reasons. Some of them say that they feel anxious about being at a dental clinic while others simply do not…

Having beautiful white teeth can give you the extra confidence you need to feel good about yourself and smile more often! There are so many ways to attain the look of perfect teeth to show off your glowing smile: Straighten Uneven Teeth If your teeth are crooked or misaligned, we can help you. The most…

Bad habits can have an adverse effect on both your overall and oral health in time. Most people are aware of the negative effects of smoking. Chemicals found in tobacco (nicotine, tar, etc.) are well known to cause many oral, lung, and heart conditions. Many people have switched to “Vaping” as a newer alternative to smoking cigarettes.…

Snoring is an embarrassing issue that disturbs your partner and others sleeping around you. Mere snoring happens when your nasal passage is blocked, and it generally goes away when you feel healthy again. But persistent snoring can be serious. If you wake up abruptly in the middle of the night when snoring, then it can…