Growing older comes with a lot of perks—retirement, grandchildren, and a greater perspective on life. Nevertheless, it can also come with its usual aches and pains, including dental problems. Here are three common dental problems that affect older people and tips on...
Everyone knows that flossing is important. Nevertheless, it is a habit that many people let fall by the wayside—especially when they have braces. While this is understandable (there are definitely new challenges when it comes to flossing with braces), these challenges...
Life happens. We totally get it. You get busy, your insurance changes, you’re nervous about seeing a dentist, and the next thing you know, it’s been years since your last appointment. While that might be a point of embarrassment to you, you should know that you’re not...
Straight, properly aligned teeth are some of the hallmarks of a conventionally beautiful smile. For many people, achieving that sort of smile means getting braces. While your orthodontist is the star of the show when it comes to working the braces end of things, your...
Flossing is an important part of taking good care of your teeth. Toothbrushes are great, important even, but they aren’t able to get to every surface of your tooth. That’s where flossing comes in. Floss gets to those hard-to-reach spots that toothbrushes miss. That...
Have you ever watched a movie and wondered how the actors ended up with such perfect teeth? As it turns out, the answer could very well be more than just practicing good oral hygiene and seeing the dentist regularly. Some of them could have veneers, giving them a...
How familiar are you with the different treatments dentists offer? If it’s something you or a family member have experienced personally, you might be reasonably familiar. Otherwise, that might not be the case. Dental crowns and sealants both have their uses, and...
When a tooth decays to the point that you’ve developed a cavity, there’s a good chance that you’ll be getting a filling in the near future. Fillings are great for preventing further damage and allowing you to live a more normal life without worrying so much about your...
For most people, gum disease is something scary that they don’t understand and generally try not to think about. And while it isn’t pleasant to think about the problems that can come from gum disease, it is also important to understand how it works so you can make...
When people think about their sleep issues, they sometimes forget about the impact that your teeth and oral health can have on their ability to sleep. It’s important to know that having issues like grinding your teeth can profoundly impact your ability to get a good...
