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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

Cosmetic Dental Applications To Transform The Mouth

7 December 2017
 Categories: Dentist, Blog

If you are planning to change your appearance, one of the best places to start is your mouth. Your teeth have a significant impact on the overall look of your face.  People with teeth that are misaligned, missing, or discolored may improve the look of their smile through cosmetic dentistry. Here are a few cosmetic dental issues and the applications that can help correct them: Misalignment Dental misalignments are common. Even if the teeth are not crooked enough to cause chewing or speaking problems, the misalignment can make the teeth look less attractive. Read More 

Men With Sensitive, Weak Teeth: How Do You Make Your Teeth Stronger?

11 November 2017
 Categories: Dentist, Blog

If you cringe in pain every time you sip or eat something cold, you might think you have a cavity in your tooth. You could actually have sensitive tooth enamel. Tooth enamel can lose minerals over time, especially if you drink and eat acidic things during the day. The loss of minerals weakens your enamel until it becomes sensitive to different stimuli, including cold temperatures. You can protect your enamel with the tips below. Read More 

Cutting-Edge Teeth Whitening Treatments For Sensitive Teeth

13 October 2017
 Categories: Dentist, Blog

Teeth whitening technology continues to progress. If you tried old teeth whitening technology and you have found that it was not effective or you found that it is very uncomfortable due to your sensitive teeth, you may benefit from newer technologies that you may not have ever tried or that you may not have even heard of, such as: Teeth Whitening Products And Tooth Sensitivity Whitening products can cause tooth sensitivity temporarily because they cause tooth dehydration. Read More 

Teeth Whitening Options In Your 40S

17 September 2017
 Categories: Dentist, Blog

Healthy teeth are something to strive for at any point in life. Often many people make mistakes like not brushing enough or not going to get regular dental checkups and cleanings while in their teens and 20s. However, most have a good routine in place by their 30s. The 40s can bring a few changes to the teeth that should be addressed by the dentist. One of these common changes are teeth that aren't as white and bright as they once were. Read More 

Uses Of Dental Crowns

23 August 2017
 Categories: Dentist, Blog

A dental crown is a hollow cap that covers a tooth's natural crown, or the area of a tooth that is exposed above the gum line. Dental crowns are used in conjunction with many different types of restorations. Here are a few of them: Implant Restorations After a dental implant has been installed and has healed inside the jawbone, a connector is added to the device before the implant is covered by a dental crown. Read More