While there are several different approaches to traditional orthodontic treatment, the goal is always the same: to correct bite misalignments, preferably early, to improve bite development and function. Likewise, there are several different approaches to orthotropics; however, the goals are more complex than just correcting bite alignment. As a child’s oral and facial structures grow, their development can be affected by numerous factors. Orthotropics is the practice of thoroughly analyzing all of these factors to ensure that your child’s teeth, jawbone, and oral structures are not only properly aligned, but also perfectly proportionate to each other. (more…)
Get Serious About Your Smile!
If you aren’t already, then it is most definitely time to get serious about your smile care! Not really something you’ve been all that interested in addressing lately because though you know you should and you do want to do things right, you’re not sure where to begin? This is something we hear frequently! What may surprise you even more is that developing successful habits and doing all that stuff you need to do is very simple. Take some easy-to-follow advice seriously and you’ll have your care on target in no time.
Things To Do If You Need Relief From Headaches
It’s a common dilemma: You deal with headaches, you hope they’ll go away, they continue to occur, and you find yourself unsure about what to do. One of the things you might not consider is coming in for dental care. Didn’t know that relief for head pain could be found at a dental practice? As a matter of fact, this is frequently a very beneficial (if not comprehensive) way to solve your problem. Allow us to share more, so you feel fully educated regarding how your smile may come into play (and what to do next).
Orthotropics: 3 Important Details
Have you heard mention of orthotropics, which focuses on guiding your children’s teeth into place even before they have lost all of their baby teeth? Before you ignore this area of care and assume it’s unnecessary (and decide you’ll wait until your kids are teens), think again! Become more familiar with how early care can actually make any necessary future treatment much easier (and why your child may not end up needing it at all).
Holiday Photos: Some Simple Suggestions
Do you and your loved ones all pack in tight every year when you hang out for the holidays, so you can have someone snap a photo? Do you cringe at the thought of seeing yourself once the photos are sent out because you worry your smile might not look so hot? While this is definitely a good reason to consider coming in to see us for cosmetic care soon, we also suggest you make some choices that will help you look just gorgeous for this year’s picture. Though they may be simple, they can make quite a difference in the final result.
Quiz: Treating Chips
Do you know about chips? Are you certain about treating chipped teeth? Do you know if this is something that can affect your smile health or if it’s just a matter of esthetic details? Perhaps you already have this type of issue affecting your smile and, while you would really love to make it better, you aren’t entirely sure about what that’s going to include! Let our quiz guide you (and remember, it’s always easy and smart to call us for a visit).
Clenching Or Grinding Your Teeth? We Can Help.
Are you noticing that you’ve been grinding your teeth lately? Do you do this in your sleep and you would never have known had your significant other not mentioned it? Maybe you don’t clench on purpose but you’re aware that it’s happening, particularly when you’re stressed. Whatever the case, if you are dealing with bruxism disorder, then you need treatment (and suggestions) to address the problem and keep symptoms from worsening. Let’s talk about how we can help you!
Treatment Options: Spaces Messing Up Your Smile?
What’s the problem with the way your smile looks? If your immediate response includes something along the lines of “there are spaces in my smile!” then this is certainly something we have heard before. Did you know that gaps in your grin can be more than just an eyesore? You’ve probably noticed that they can trap food (or grab your soft tissue), so closing them certainly provides you with many benefits. How to do that you may wonder to yourself? Not a problem. Consider cosmetic treatment options.
Smile Care: Stuff We Suggest You Do Not Do!
Of course, with just about anything these days, there appears to be a searchable, do-it-yourself (DIY) option for something you need to accomplish. Whether it’s home improvement, a makeup look, or otherwise, you’ll find it on the internet. While there are some DIY techniques that can be extremely helpful, we never suggest this for your smile care. We strongly encourage you to leave the dentistry to us! Need something? Just give us a call.
Toothpaste: Helpful Hints For Hygiene
What you want from your toothpaste is simple. You want it to taste good and you want it to work, so you know the time you spend on dental care at home every day is actually paying off! Otherwise, it would feel like brushing and flossing just wasn’t worth the effort. So, when it comes to your toothpaste in particular, you want to know what to buy, what your perspective should be, etc. We happen to be very helpful in this department!