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You want straight, healthy teeth? Here’s how to understand exactly what to ask your dentist! When choosing a dentist or orthodontist to complete your clear aligner therapy, you want to make sure that they have a lot of experience with Invisalign. The more cases that have been completed by the dentist, the more knowledge the … Picking an Invisalign Dentist- 14 Questions You Need to be Asking
There is a connection between the heart and the mouth that many people are unaware of. There has been a lot of research investigating this connection and it has shown that people with gum disease (periodontal disease) are more likely to have heart disease. The American Academy of General Dentistry published a report showing that … The Heart and Mouth Connection – What you Need to Know about Heart Disease and Gum Disease
What are the warning signs of Gum Disease? Often patients are suffering from Gum Disease and they do not even know it. Gum Disease, also know as Periodontal Disease, is infection and chronic inflammation of the gums and surrounding tissues. Since it is painless in the majority of cases, patients are unaware of what is … Warning Signs of Gum Disease
Over-the-Counter Nightguards: Why Can’t I just Do-It-Myself? It is important to have a dental professional make an appliance that will protect you from clenching and grinding your teeth. Some patients clench and others grind. Only a dentist can provide a proper diagnosis and the type of nightguard which will work best. Using the incorrect nightguard, … Over-the-Counter Nightguards: Why Can’t I just Do-It-Myself?
Oral Cancer-Am I at Risk? The most common places that oral cancer begins invading the body are the tongue and the floor of the mouth. These growths can be serious and are usually a form of squamous cell carcinoma. Often they will spread to the lips and if left untreated the cancer will continue to … Oral Cancer-Am I at Risk?
5 Easy Tips to Keeping Your Teeth Healthy The gums and the teeth are frequently overlooked important areas of our health. Not only will healthy teeth give you a beautiful smile, they will increase your quality of life. While there is some effort involved in keeping the teeth healthy, the benefits are enormous and I’m … 5 Easy Tips to Keeping Your Teeth Healthy
Top 10 Reasons for Tooth Sensitivity Do you have sensitive teeth? If you have something hot, cold, sour or sweet does it cause discomfort or even pain?
What is Bruxism? Do I have that? When you wake up in the morning do you commonly have a headache? Have you experienced soreness or tenderness in your jaw muscles? Do you ever find your with an earache? Neck pain? Ringing in your ears?
Fixing a Gummy Smile- What are my options? Patients often ask if veneers or braces are the right option for them to correct a “gummy smile.” When you come into our office for an initial consultation, Dr. Cirka, Dr. Jeon and Dr. Smith will evaluate your smile and see how to best achieve perfection.
Is Brushing Alone Enough? Brushing twice daily with fluoride toothpaste is an extremely important way to prevent tooth decay and gum disease. If you are doing this now, that is wonderful news to hear!
8 Ways to Whiten Your Teeth Patients often come into the office looking for the best way to whiten their teeth. Surprisingly, the solution to whiten is not always the same for each patient! There are several different methods for whitening the teeth. Detailed below are 8 different options that may be the right solution … 8 Ways to Whiten Your Teeth
7 Types of Cosmetic Dentistry Cosmetic dentistry is getting more popular than ever. This article will detail the different types available today and when they are indicated. It is important to know that while the American Dental Association does not classify cosmetic dentistry as a specialty of training, cosmetic dentists spend thousands of hours training … 7 Types of Cosmetic Dentistry