You’ve been practicing for months for your big show. You’ve spent hours each day honing your skills and memorizing the notes. The longer you practice you begin to notice that you’re not as sharp. Your lower lip begins to tremble from fatigue and your bottom teeth tear into your lip. Now you’ve got a real […]
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 […]
When a poll was given to orthodontists on what kind of retainer they prescribed to their patients, a majority of the orthodontics said they prescribed removable retainers over fixed lingual retainers. The results were closer than you might expect. The majority was 58.2% for removable retainers and about 40% gave fixed lingual retainers. Although the results were […]
Thinking about straightening out your smile? You’re not alone. However, braces are no longer the only option you can choose when trying to improve your smile. In fact, the global orthodontic retainer market is expected to reach $388 million by 2024. As more people consider retainers as their go-to form of orthodontic treatment, they’re also asking more questions. […]
You spent months or years wearing braces to straighten your teeth and smile. The purpose of your retainer is to keep those teeth in place. Wearing your orthodontic retainer is not supposed to hurt, however, sometimes a retainer can contribute to pain and discomfort. Determining why your retainer is causing pain helps you and your […]
Can you whiten your teeth too much? Yes. According to statistics, cosmetic teeth whitening is a $3.2 billion global industry, with people striving to achieve that perfect, bright, white smile. However, with the variety of whitening products available over the counter and the easy access, some people are taking teeth whitening to the extreme. This […]
