Treating Crowded Teeth With Braces And Retainers

Posted on 30 October 2019

Crowded teeth can be caused by a small jawbone, thumb sucking, abnormal spacing of the permanent teeth, irregular tooth size, and advancing age. In addition to self-confidence problems, overcrowding can cause excessive plaque buildup, periodontal disease, speech problems, tooth decay, and even headaches and jaw pain. Depending upon the severity and cause of your crowded teeth, your orthodontist will either recommend braces or just a retainer.  Braces Metal wire and bracket braces are the most common orthodontic treatment options for dental crowding, especially severe crowding. [Read More]

How To Clean And Care For Your Dental Implants

Posted on 7 October 2019

More and more people are taking advantage of dental implants to fill in missing spaces in their smiles. You will want to make sure you do a good job of caring for those implants because of the risk of developing something called peri-implantitis. This oral infection can not only ruin your implant but cause serious infections that could affect the bones of your jaw. Fortunately, proper cleaning of your implants will keep your smile healthy and glowing for a very long time. [Read More]

Who Can Help? The Pediatric Dentist Search And Your Parent Friends.

Posted on 4 September 2019

Does your child need a new pediatric dentist? Before you google "dentists near" and insert your city after, take a look at the top places to find a new dental professional and the questions you need to ask first. Your In Real Life Parent Friends Where do your parent friends bring their children? While your childless friends may have plenty of advice when it comes to the best dentists for adults in the area, they may not know what to look for when it comes to pediatric patients. [Read More]

Why Should You Choose Dental Implants?

Posted on 6 August 2019

If your dentist needs to extract one or more of your teeth, they will need to replace the extracted teeth with a suitable substitute. Leaving the gap in your teeth is ill-advised for reasons including comfort, health, and aesthetics. You can choose to have partial dentures made or have a dental bridge installed. However, many patients are happiest when they opt for dental implants. Here are just a few reasons why you should replace your missing teeth with implants: [Read More]

About Me

The Dentist From a Child' Point of View

My mother worked as a dental hygienist, so when it came time for our check-ups we knew there would be dire consequences if we did not behave in an exemplary manner. I remember thinking that I understood why some kids freaked out. Dentist offices can be scary. Sure, they try to fool you with the relaxing music, delectable air fresheners, and some of them even offer freshly baked cookies. But then they take you to that room filled with bright lights and racks of torture instruments. Fortunately, I was blessed with great teeth, and I have passed that trait on to my own children. Still, making sure they receive regular dental care is just part of being a good parent. Instead of just promising a surprise from the dentist's treasure box when the ordeal is over, I also try to thoroughly explain the process and the instruments that will be used.