After months or even years wearing braces, you’ll probably feel relieved. However, you’re not completely clear of responsibility yet! You’ll still need to follow your orthodontist’s instructions on how to care for your new dental retainer. According to this survey, patients wearing a removable dental retainer were given oral (63%), written (32.1%), or oral/written (4.9%) instructions. These […]
Do you wake up in the morning with a sore jaw or headache? Has your dentist mentioned that it looks like the surface of your teeth is worn down or damaged? If you suffer from bruxism, or night time teeth grinding, chances are you have heard about teeth grinding guards. Maybe you have heard them […]
Have you ever woken up and found that your jaw, teeth, or gums are incredibly sore and agitated? While you might be suffering from poor dental hygiene, you could also be experiencing the side effects of bruxism. Bruxism, also known as teeth grinding, typically occurs in stressed or anxious individuals. It may be an unconscious daytime […]
Have you noticed wavy or rippled edges on the side of your tongue? Those waves or ripples can be signs of a scalloped tongue, a condition that is brought upon by various bad oral habits or medical conditions. The waves and ripples of a scalloped tongue are inflammation and irritation. While this condition typically won’t […]
Do you have a front tooth gap that lowers your confidence and makes you more reluctant to smile? If so, this might be due to your dental habits, the size of your teeth and mouth, or even your genetics. The medical term for a gap between your teeth is referred to as a diastema. The good […]
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? […]
Essix retainers are a clear molded plastic that fits snugly over your teeth. They look very similar to clear dental aligners used for orthodontic treatments, such as Invisalign. Because of this, many people often wonder if these retainers are able to move teeth. While retainers are designed to keep teeth in place after orthodontic treatment, […]
You spent months or years wearing braces to improve your dental alignment and get the beautiful smile you desired. After braces, your retainer is an insurance policy for your teeth, helping you to retain that beautiful smile. So that obviously means you want a retainer that is effective for dental retention! But, at the same […]
Over 60% of US adults — that’s how many of them suffer from a less-than-perfect bite. What’s more, 15% have bite problems severe enough to affect their mouth functions! This is why adult orthodontics has become so popular throughout North America. In fact, adults account for 27% of orthodontic patients in the US and Canada. If you’re one of […]
Weight lifting has evolved over the last 100 years as the sport and exercise became increasingly popular. It was first introduced as a sport in the 1896 Olympics and since then has become a staple around the world for athletes after becoming its own event in the 1920 Olympics. There are many different forms of […]
