What To Eat If You Have Braces
Food to Avoid if You Have Braces Braces are delicate, and any foods that are sticky, chewy, or hard can easily cause them to break, including: Any food that you need to bite into to eat is prime for breaking braces. You can get around this by cutting the food, such as corn off the cob […]
Is Your Thanksgiving Feast Bad For Your Teeth?
Turkey The Good: This main course is packed with protein.|The Bad: Turkey can be difficult to eat because it sometimes gets stuck between your teeth. That’s where flossing can help.Verdict: It’s the star of the Thanksgiving table. Gobble it up! Cranberry Sauce The Good: It’s a tasty Thanksgiving tradition.The Bad: Cranberries are naturally tart, so sugar or sugar substitutes are […]
How To Know If You Need Braces
Do you find yourself avoiding showing your teeth when you smile because of misaligned teeth? Do you suffer from tooth or jaw pain when you chew or bite hard foods? These may be a few signs that you are in need of braces. While seeking a professional opinion to help you determine the right treatment […]
What You Should Know About Invisalign
What Is Invisalign®? Invisalign® is a modern method for straightening your teeth, compared to the old traditional standby of getting braces. With Invisalign®, patients are fitted with custom-made clear plastic aligners. These removable aligners fit over their teeth, applying pressure to straighten them. About every two weeks, patients receive a new set of aligners until their […]
Bruxism Remedies
Teeth grinding (bruxism) often occurs during sleep. This is called sleep or nocturnal bruxism. You may also grind your teeth or clench your jaw subconsciously while you’re awake. This is known as awake bruxism. If you grind your teeth, there are things you can do to stop it. Some remedies may work better than others, […]
Should You Get Invisalign?
Do you need braces but don’t want the typical metal braces? Are you looking for alternatives to traditional metal braces? It can be common for patients put off straightening their teeth because they don’t want to wear braces. Well the good news is that Invisalign® can offer patients the ability to straighten their smile with clear, […]
Importance of Getting the Right Night Guard
If you have never complained of painful jaws or severe headaches, but lately, just can’t seem to get rid of such problems, you could have a condition called bruxism. Bruxism is a condition in which you grind, clench, or gnash your teeth. Suppose you do so when awake, it is referred to as awake bruxism, […]
Five Main Reasons to Wear a Nightguard
Prevent Teeth Damage Grinding your teeth happens when you are not in control, so the more that it happens, the more you are subjecting your teeth to enamel loss. This enamel erosion can then cause over-sensitivity. As a result, your mouth may barely stand hot or cold beverages and food. Additionally, without enamel protecting your […]
Why Do I Grind My Teeth at Night?
Is your jaw sore when you wake up in the morning or do experience a dull headache? Then you might be curious about what brought this on. It could be that you are dehydrated, did you try to bite down too hard on a crunchy food, or did you sleep in a funny position? While […]
Reasons Why Treating Cavities Is Becoming More Effective
Getting a cavity filled is the same drill: you receive a local anesthetic for pain, then the dentist removes any decayed dental tissue, as well as some healthy tissue, and then fills the cavity to restore the tooth. This is an effective treatment protocol that has been used for well over a century. However, this […]
