Teeth are a crucial part of our mouth. They help protect our tongue from injury, assist in forming words, and break down food so we can properly digest it. With teeth being an important aspect of our lives, it’s paramount to keep them healthy and protected, especially if you are one of the millions of […]
How much is a new retainer? It depends on the source, and how quickly you need it, but getting a new retainer is a lot easier and affordable than you may think. People need replacement retainers all the time. Some of them have lost theirs, or perhaps a pet chewed up a set. Sometimes, it’s […]
Night mouth guards for teeth grinding are an essential piece to a nighttime routine that helps protect your mouth from the effects of grinding or clenching. When left unprotected, your teeth can become permanently damaged, needing thousands of dollars of repairs by a dentist. Teeth grinding is a common issue that over one million people […]
You’re all excited about your brand-new smile after completing your aligner treatments or braces, or maybe you’ve been wearing a retainer for a while, but when you put it in your teeth get sore. There are various reasons for having sore teeth from a retainer and a few ways to prevent this. How to soothe […]
When you clench your teeth at night you can do thousands of dollars worth of damage to them. That damage will need to be repaired by a dentist and can be an unpleasant appointment along with an expensive bill. One of the best preventative measures that you can take to avoid this is to wear […]
Retainers are oral devices that are crafted by your dentist or dental labs to keep your teeth in place after post-treatments from braces or aligners. It’s crucial to wear a retainer every night to prevent your teeth from shifting. If you fail to wear one, your teeth will shift back into their natural position, but […]
Teeth grinding is a serious condition that causes millions of people across the world to clench or grind their teeth while they sleep. There are different preventative and reactionary measures that you can take, but one of the most effective defenses is to wear a night guard while you sleep. What is the best night […]
After you get your braces removed, chances are your orthodontist will advise you to wear a retainer in order to keep your new smile in place. In most cases, orthodontists recommend wearing a retainer all the time for the first six months to a year. After that, nightly wearing is recommended in order to prevent […]
You have tried whitening toothpaste, whitening strips, and even bleaching trays but you are still sporting those dingy, yellowish looking teeth. Are you doing it all wrong? Are your teeth just destined to be dingy? The truth is, not all teeth or stains respond to whitening. In addition, how you prepare and what whitening products […]
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 […]
