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How to Tell if You Have a Cavity
How to Tell if You Have a Cavity Cavities are believed to be one of the most widespread diseases in the world. Most people have had at least one in their life and, although the incidence of cavities is decreasing over time, there is no question that they will always
Three Things You Might Not Know About Wearing Invisalign Aligners
Over the past decade or so, clear aligner orthodontics, led by the familiar Invisalign brand, have become en vogue for those wishing to improve the function or appearance of their teeth without undergoing traditional bracket-and-wire orthodontic treatment. Undergoing clear aligner therapy is relatively simple and not fraught with many complications.
The Not-So-Cool Reality of Dental “Grills”
You’ve probably seen them: artists like Lil’ Wayne who have diamond and gold- encrusted teeth. “Grills,” as they are known, are certainly a unique type of fashion statement, but anything in the mouth that doesn’t belong there is sure to have consequences, right? The answer is…probably. There are currently no
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Does My Child Really Need Braces?
If you are the parent of an elementary-aged child or young teenager, odds are your dentist has probably recommended braces at some point. Perhaps you have even had a consultation with an orthodontist and they provided you a general treatment plan and cost. At this point, several concerns may have
Why Should I Get My Wisdom Teeth Out If They Don’t Hurt?
Wisdom teeth are one of life’s rites of passage, as (almost) everyone will develop them at some point in their young life. That’s right—almost everyone. There are some lucky souls in the world who never develop wisdom teeth at all. Others may only have 1-3 instead of a full compliment,
The Difference Between Crowns and Veneers, and Which is Right For You
Dental crowns and veneers are two of the staple treatments of the dental world. Each is performed every day across the world on countless numbers of patients. While these two treatments are strikingly similar in many ways, they also have distinct differences that dictate when and how they should be
Root Canal Treatment: Is It Worth It?
If you’ve ever been told that you need root canal treatment, a wave of questions probably came over you: will it hurt? How long will it take? What does this mean for my tooth? Can I afford it? It is the last question that often strikes as much fear in
How Clear Aligner Therapy Can Change Your Smile–Without Braces!
In this day and age, almost everyone has heard of Invisalign. As the leaders in “clear aligner” technology, they have been on the scene since the 1990s and have developed dozens of patents in the field of clear aligner orthodontics. Today, there are more options than ever before when it
