Tongue chewing is the process of chewing or biting your tongue while you sleep. It may not be a consistent issue, but it can happen to anyone during sleep for various reasons. In this article, we’ll be discussing the factors for tongue chewing and ways to help prevent it. If left untreated after repeated instances, […]
You know your retainer is somewhere in the house. Was it on your nightstand? Is it in your bathroom drawer? Maybe you left it on the kitchen counter? You may begin to forget about it and figure you’ll find it at your convenience. Not wearing a retainer for a month? Not a good idea. Here’s […]
Your braces are off and your dentist hands you your new Essix retainer. They tell you to wear this retainer for 20 to 22 hours a day, only taking it out to eat or drink. That sounds easy at first, but as you enter your first week, you realize that taking your retainer out every […]
You’ve worked on hitting the top shelf, mastered a few new dekes, and racked up quite a few ginos during your hockey career. You’re on the path to stardom for your team, but suddenly your season is in jeopardy after a puck hits your face knocking out your teeth that require an expensive dental visit. […]
Covid-19 gripped the world in early 2020 causing nations to close, businesses to shut down, and death across the world. While the world slowly returns to normalcy, people are still being infected with different degrees of Covid. Each case of Covid is unique and you may experience different side effects, and symptoms, or need treatments. […]
The following article has been medically reviewed for factual accuracy and current orthodontic practices by Dr. Febin Mary George, DDS.  Once you lose a retainer the timer starts on your teeth. It’s only a matter of time before they begin to shift back to their natural position based on their elastic memory. How long does […]
During one of your yearly appointments at the dentist after a thorough inspection of your teeth, your dentist informs you that you need a bite splint. What is a bite splint? What benefits does it provide, and are bite splints affordable? Here’s what you need to know about bite splints: What is a Bite Splint? […]
Bones come in all shapes and sizes. Every human has bones, but what are they exactly? How do bones form and what are their purposes? Are teeth bones? There are plenty of questions about bones and we are here to answer some of the most common questions about teeth and bones. What is a Bone? […]
When teeth appear yellow or off-white, many people consider teeth whitening to help brighten their smile. Years ago, you would have scheduled an appointment with your dentist for a whitening procedure. However, these days drugstores are filled with a variety of different teeth whitening treatments, making it something you can do in the comfort of […]
