preparing for unpredictable dental injuries

Posted on: 30 March 2017

For many children, wearing braces on their teeth is expected. For adults, the concept of wearing braces was once foreign, but it is now becoming more popular. Adults can wear braces not only to straighten their teeth, but also to fix the shape of their jaw and repair an over- or underbite. If you are considering adult braces but feel a bit self-conscious about wearing them, there's little to fear. Adults are getting braces with increasing regularity, partially due to the improved technology that is used in orthodontics today. [Read More]

Posted on: 23 March 2017

If you have a stiff jaw or a disorder that makes your jaw less flexible, like temporomandibular joint disorder, the idea of visiting the dentist can be a daunting one. However, it's still a necessity to go, so the best thing you can do is to make it easier to have your mouth open wide for a long period of time. Here are some ways you make it easier on your jaw while you're visiting the dentist. [Read More]

Posted on: 18 March 2017

If you have ever wondered about cosmetic dentistry for children, you may have also wondered if such a thing exists. While there are certainly dentists who perform cosmetic procedures on children, it is with the intent of correcting some childhood malady rather than just trying to make a child's smile look pretty. Here is more on cosmetic dentistry and whether or not it exists for and in children. The Answer Is, " [Read More]

Posted on: 15 March 2017

Dental fillings are one of the most common types of basic dental work performed by dentists, and they are used to fill in holes left by cavities. A cavity can affect any tooth in your mouth and can even affect a tooth that already has a filling in it. If you encounter a cavity in a tooth that already has a filling, your dentist might be able to fix it with another filling; however, this will depend on several different factors. [Read More]