Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that interrupts a person's breathing during sleep. If left untreated,… [more]
5 Tips to Prevent Dry Lips
Often in dentistry and orthodontics, many patients experience dry or chapped lips. It's an important… [more]
American Association of Orthodontists (AAO)
The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) is a professional association of educationally qualified… [more]
Orthodontistry – Its not just braces any more
Orthodontics is a specialty of dentistry that is concerned with the study and treatment of improper… [more]
Your Beautiful Smile
Crossbites
A crossbite, not to be mistaken with its cousins the underbite and overbite, is what occurs when your upper teeth fall inside your lower teeth on one side when you bite down. Crossbites are caused by a lot of factors. If one or both of your parents has a crossbite, there’s a high chance you [...]
Tooth Decay
Tooth decay is a condition that results in a cavity. It happens when the bacteria in your mouth make acids that eat away the tooth. If left untreated, tooth decay can cause pain, infection, and tooth loss. You can easily prevent tooth decay by brushing and flossing your teeth after every meal. Also avoid foods [...]
Malocclusion
A malocclusion, literally translated as ‘bad bite’, means the misalignment of teeth. This is normally considered an overbite or underbite. The term ‘occlusion’ refers to a normal bite, which is what orthodontists strive for. However, an occlusion seldom happens naturally. For most, malocclusions appear in the form of crowded, protruding, or missing teeth. There are [...]
Cosmetic Dentistry
Invisalign
Step aside metal braces! Invisalign is the new frontier in orthodontics. The treatment consists of a series of aligners that you will switch out about every two weeks. Each aligner is uniquely calculated to your teeth and will gradually shift them into the correct place. Invisalign is completely custom-made for your teeth, so the end [...]
Silent Nite Device
The newest solution for snoring! Snoring is just more than a nuisance for your loved ones, it can also be the cause of serious health problems. According to recent research, snoring can cause y our blood pressure to rise, cause damage to your arteries and increase the risk of stroke. The Silent Nite is a [...]
Retainers
The retention phase happens after the braces come off. To keep your teeth straight and prevent them from moving, it is very important to wear your retainer all the time for the first 6 months. You may take the retainer off to brush, eat, and drink. Be sure to put your retainer in correctly. Never [...]
Orthodontic Treatments
Ceramic Braces
Ceramic braces are very strong and do not stain because they are made of certain composite materials. Adults generally choose ceramic braces because they “blend in” with the teeth and are less noticeable than metal (Tom Cruise had ceramic braces). The ligatures that hold the wires on these ceramic brackets are often white or clear. [...]
Silent Nite Device
The newest solution for snoring! Snoring is just more than a nuisance for your loved ones, it can also be the cause of serious health problems. According to recent research, snoring can cause y our blood pressure to rise, cause damage to your arteries and increase the risk of stroke. The Silent Nite is a [...]
Teeth Whitening Procedures
When it comes to whitening, there are many options you can seek depending on cost and quality of procedure. Below is a summary of each type of whitening treatment. In-office Whitening (Britesmile) – using a special light and whitening gel, this is applied by a dentist. The dentist will activate a light source which will [...]
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