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As you get older, various changes in your health and in your body increase the challenge of effective dental care and hygiene. Arthritis can make it difficult to brush and floss thoroughly. Normal wear and tear on the teeth can cause various problems like discoloration, cracking, chipping, or severe decay. New medications necessary because of […]

Crowded, crooked teeth are just unsightly and the best reason for braces, right? Not so fast – there are other reasons to correct that snaggly smile that have nothing to do with vanity.   A crowded smile can make it very difficult to keep your teeth as clean as you would like to. The jam-packed

Malocclusion is the term dentists use to describe an overbite or underbite. An overbite is a common orthodontic condition in which the upper teeth over lap or fall over the lower arch of teeth. An under bite occurs when the upper teeth fit inside the arch of the lower teeth. While an overbite may be

A Crossbite is an irregularity of how your teeth fit together. A crossbite can involve just one tooth or a group of teeth. If the teeth don’t fit together properly, you may have some dental concerns later on in life. Crossbites can be very damaging to the teeth and surrounding structures. They cause excessive wear

Invisible braces sound too good to be true but our technology today is incredible. In the past when people discussed braces, visions of the dreaded metal mouth appeared – just like Ugly Betty on TV. No longer! With Invisalign, adults no longer have to be self-conscious about the fact that “at their age” they are

One of the best ways to be sure your child will have healthy teeth and gums into adulthood is to teach them to practice good oral hygiene.   You can start getting your child accustomed to having his or her teeth cleaned in infancy by gently cleaning their gums after they nurse or are given

Orthodontics has become a rite of passage for children in this country. In fact, some kids are terribly disappointed when they discover that they won’t need braces. While braces for kids are commonplace, more and more of their parents are also seeking straighter teeth. In 2008, over 1 million adults were in braces, up 24%

Dental insurance can help a great deal when you’re faced with a bill for extensive dental work. However, it’s important to know just what your policy will cover and what it won’t.   Dental insurance typically classifies various procedures as “mandatory” and “elective.” Mandatory procedures are those that need to be done to maintain your

Severe recurring headaches can be one of the most difficult conditions to diagnose. Unfortunately, they can also be debilitating.   One cause of persistent headaches can be temporomandibular joint disorder, or TMD. The temporomandibular joint is the joint where the lower jaw meets the upper jaw. If this joint becomes misaligned, it can cause a

Regular dentist appointments are vital to maintaining optimal dental health, but nothing can take the place of everyday dental care. In fact, the most powerful tools in the arsenal to prevent tooth decay and gum disease are your own toothbrush and dental floss.   Regular brushing removes bits of food that remain on your teeth