Recycling Or Trash: What Can You Do With Old Invisalign Trays?

You need orthodontic treatment to straighten your teeth, and therefore improve your bite pattern, yet you're someone who is conscious about their impact on the environment. As such, you might be a little hesitant to use Invisalign, even though your orthodontist strongly recommends clear aligners as your most appropriate treatment method. But what can you do with all those plastic aligner trays that your treatment will produce? The Number of Trays [Read More]

How You Can Lose Your Jawbone Without Even Realizing It

Your oral health isn't limited to what can be seen in your oral cavity (which is another name for your mouth). Ongoing and untreated tooth decay will ultimately corrode the tooth so much that it must be extracted. Additionally, the bacterial contaminants affecting your teeth will attack your gums—before going deeper. One of the outcomes of untreated dental complaints is that you'll begin to lose bone.   Bone Mass Loss of bone mass in the jaw is a consequence of ignoring the need for dental treatment. [Read More]

5 Common Misconceptions About Cavities

Many people have had a cavity at least once in their life. Cavities can usually be successfully treated with dental fillings if they are caught early enough. Delaying treatment can cause more serious dental problems down the road, including severe decay and even tooth loss. Here are some common misconceptions about cavities that you should know about. If You Do Not Feel Pain, You Do Not Have a Cavity  This is one of the most harmful myths about cavities. [Read More]

Tips For Helping To Meet Your Child's Dental Care Needs

Meeting a child's dental needs can be an important part of caring for your child. However, it can be a difficult task due to the unique problems that your child can develop and the challenges of instilling good dental hygiene habits. Assist Your Child With Brushing And Flossing Often, children will struggle when it comes to effectively cleaning their teeth. This can be a result of the child being somewhat impatient, but it can also be difficult for a child to effectively perform this task until their fine motor skills develop. [Read More]