3 Common Baby Teeth Myths

If you have a child, you will want to know all you can about keeping their teeth healthy. One way to do this is by learning about some of the most common baby teeth myths. From learning about these myths, you can avoid making mistakes in caring for your child's teeth, helping them to keep their pearly whites strong. Myth #1 – It is unnecessary to take your child to the dentist until they are older. Read More 

Potential Treatment Options For Hyperdontia

Hyperdontia is a rare genetic condition that causes too many permanent teeth to grow in your mouth. These teeth can either break through the gums and crowd out the other teeth, or can remain under the surface and cause an abscess. In either case, hyperdontia can impair your chewing, speaking and/or your self esteem. Visit your dentist for a consultation and you will discover that there are a few different ways to correct your hyperdontia. Read More 

Deciding Between Traditional Braces And The Invisalign System

Having a great smile is often the key to higher self esteem, and will promote confidence in both teens and adults. A straight smile will get you to smile more often, and you will appear happier to those around you. If you know that you have teeth that need straightening, two major choices are options: the invisalign system and traditional braces. How Invisalign is Different than Traditional Braces While traditional braces use a bracket on each tooth and a series of wires, the Invisalign system uses form fitted, see through trays that are removable. Read More 

Do Braces Interfere With Playing Woodwind Instruments?

If you or your child play a woodwind musical instrument and are interested in getting braces, you might be worried that having braces on your teeth could keep you from playing your instrument. This guide will teach you about some of the common difficulties, how to overcome them and what alternatives might benefit you. Types Of Instruments Playing an instrument after getting braces is possible, but it requires an adjustment period where you re-learn how to manipulate the shape of your mouth, how hard you press it against your instrument, and adjusting accordingly until the sound the instrument produces is the same as before you had braces. Read More 

3 Beneficial Ways To Make Your Teeth Look Great

In order to feel confident when smiling, you need to keep your teeth looking great. This is possible when you take these steps. Get Dental Implants There might be missing teeth in your mouth, hindering your ability to feel great when smiling. You don't have to go through life this way because you can get dental implants put in your mouth. A cosmetic dentist (such as one from Arrowhead Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery) can put these implants in your mouth, and they look just like real teeth. Read More