Your mouth is packed full of bacteria and, when you wear your mouthguard, that bacteria is transferred to it. Regular rinsing and brushing after wearing it helps reduce that bacteria, but deep cleaning at least once a week kills the bacteria, helping to prevent it from growing and even making you sick. While over-the-counter products […]
It seems like no matter where you are in life there’s always a big event coming up. Whether it’s a family gathering, holiday, graduation, wedding, job presentation, or first date, you want to look your best. Did you know that the first feature that people notice is your smile? If your smile isn’t in the […]
Adult life comes with many stresses of life. School, jobs, relationships, and the everyday grind can lead to your body naturally releasing your stress in harmful ways. Teeth grinding is a common habit that adults can develop at any point during their lives. It can lead to many serious health issues that can cost thousands […]
You’ve put in the time and money to have your teeth straightened into the perfect smile. It was a long journey, but now your teeth are ready to be shown off as you’ve always dreamed. Before you leave the dentist, he gives you a retainer and tells you to wear it every night. As you […]
So your custom-fitted clear Essix dental retainer has cracked? That’s okay. While the Essix retainers are by far the most comfortable, non-intrusive retainer model, they can be somewhat prone to cracking or breaking. Proper care and maintenance will go a long way to keeping your teeth retainers durable and preventing them from yellowing and becoming brittle. With […]
Braces are a big deal. They signify a commitment to a perfect smile. Some may wear braces for six months, others for three years but the end result is almost always the same. A perfect smile that you can be proud of. After braces, your dentist will give you a retainer to wear. This retainer […]
If you ask people how much teeth retainers cost, most of them will probably just say “expensive!”. In the past, this would have been true. However, the price of quality dental retainers has been driven down via new technologies. In reality, the price of a replacement retainer can vary hugely depending on the type of […]
The following article has been medically reviewed for factual accuracy and current orthodontic practices by Dr. Febin Mary George, DDS. Retainers, aligners, Invisalign, and braces. Are they all the same thing? Can retainers straighten teeth? Do braces keep teeth in place? Are aligners and braces the same thing? The orthodontic field can be confusing and […]
The following article has been medically reviewed for factual accuracies and current orthodontic practices by Dr. Febin Mary George, DDS. Many people toss and turn at night. Some people may snore, while others have restless legs but there’s another habit that is much more detrimental to your health. Teeth grinding is a side effect of […]
The following article has been medically reviewed for factual accuracies and current orthodontic practices by Dr. Febin Mary George, DDS. Whether you’ve had aligners or orthodontic work done in the past, your teeth can shift at any point in your life for numerous reasons. Teeth shifting can be prevented but it’s important to understand why […]
