People who grind their teeth are used to hearing many different terms and devices that may help ease their pain when it comes to teeth grinding. A dentist may suggest a TMJ Splint or a night guard to help protect your teeth. When you are deciding what’s the best option for you, you’ll need to […]
On May 6th, 2022, SportingSmiles will be celebrating 13 years in the dental manufacturer industry. Opening in 2009, the number one online company for retainers has grown throughout the years and has since surpassed over one million smiling customers. The Wisconsin company has grown from manufacturing premium teeth retainers to night guards, custom teeth whitening […]
As an athlete, a mouthguard might be a regular part of your uniform. But you just got braces and you are worried these may keep you sitting on the sideline this season. The good news is, that’s not the case. However, you will need to make some adjustments for your braces when it comes to […]
As an athlete, your mouthguard is often a regular part of your equipment. While you might change your cleats as they wear down, how do you know when it is time to replace your mouthguard? While mouthguards are meant to be durable, they do wear down and need replacement. These four signs will help you […]
Vivera retainers are the device that Invisalign offers after you have finished your teeth aligning using the Invisalign teeth straightening process. The Vivera retainer keeps your teeth in their new place and prevents them from moving back to their previous locations. Unfortunately, vivera retainer prices can be a bit expensive. Vivera retainers can sometimes be […]
Everyone wants to have a smile that lights up a room. For some people, that means straightening their teeth or correcting an over or underbite. For others, it means whitening their teeth to make their smile sparkle. Some people are lucky enough to have straight, white teeth but an unsightly gap can hold back their […]
You spent lots of time and money for orthodontic treatment to straighten your teeth and give you a beautiful smile. Now, you wear your Essix retainer to help retain that smile. In many ways, your retainer is insurance for your teeth. But, in order to keep your teeth in place and healthy, you must take […]
Your braces are finally off and you have a beautiful new smile. While many believe this is the end of their orthodontic treatment, this is only a small portion. The next stage is retention and requires the wearing of a retainer. But which retainer is best? When it comes to retainers, there are two main […]
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, […]
It is almost time for your braces to finally come off and reveal your beautiful new smile. However, now you and your orthodontist have to decide on the best retainer to use in order to keep that smile. In many cases, your orthodontist may have a particular retainer that they recommend, but it also comes […]
