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A Teenager's Guide to Braces

When I was in high school, my dentist recommended that I get braces. I remember the horror that I felt when I looked in the mirror and saw a mouthful of metal gazing back at me. Since that time, braces have evolved greatly and they no longer have the same stigmas attached to them. I designed this blog to help young people who are unsure about wearing braces and those who have them and are having trouble adjusting. Even with the old fashioned type I wore, I have more than a few useful tricks and tips to help even the coolest braces wearer adjust.

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A Teenager's Guide to Braces

Learn How to Care for Your Teeth Properly to Avoid Problems

30 December 2015
 Categories: Dentist, Blog

Taking proper care of your teeth takes much more than simply brushing them a couple of times a day. You also want to make sure you take other measures to fight plaque and to avoid injury. Learn some of the other ways you can take care of your teeth in this article. Think Before You Eat When you want to take care of your teeth, you should think about how the foods you put in your mouth are going to affect them. Read More 

Toddler Tooth Brushing Battles – The Victory Is Yours!

13 December 2015
 Categories: Dentist, Blog

Toddlers can be difficult little creatures to work with. These adorable, strong-willed beings can sometimes be impossible to communicate with. They can understand what you are saying, but sometimes, what you are saying is beyond what they can comprehend. One task that can be very difficult to get done twice every day is brushing your toddler's teeth. This important task isn't always the easiest thing to get done. Below, you will learn a few tips that can help you win that battle more often than you lose. Read More 

Fixing Your Smile Before New Year’s: Options For You

23 November 2015
 Categories: Dentist, Blog

When you are getting ready to ring in another new year, you begin to think about what you should do to end the current year and begin the new one on the right foot. One of the easiest ways that you can revamp your look and how you feel about yourself going into the new year is by fixing your smile and finally having the look that you want for yourself. Read More 

Two Tips To Help You Maximize Your Next Dental Visit

3 November 2015
 Categories: Dentist, Blog

Going to the dentist is an event that should not be taken lightly.  The condition of your teeth and gums provides a snapshot of the overall state of your health, and having a dental professional examine your teeth and gums could end up being the very gesture that allows you to catch some minor health issue before it becomes major.  Although you may think that simply showing up and sitting in the chair is sufficient enough, use this information to learn more about how to maximize your next dental visit. Read More 

Child Chipped Their Tooth On Halloween Candy? Fix It With Tooth Bonding

19 October 2015
 Categories: Dentist, Blog

Halloween is one of the happiest times of the year for kids. But when your child chips their tooth while biting into hard candy, the holiday can quickly become a nightmare. A cosmetic dentist can repair your child's tooth with tooth bonding. The technique is quick and doesn't require the dentist to inject any type of anesthetic or medicine to numb your child's mouth. Here's how tooth bonding works and what you can do next Halloween to protect your child's teeth from damage. Read More