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At birth baby teeth are already forming under the gums. It is important to keep your baby’s mouth clean even before that first tooth erupts. Clean your baby’s gums with a soft cloth and clean water, twice a day. You should see that first tooth by 6 months of age. Do not let your baby […]

Dental Anxiety, or the fear of going to the dentist is common in people of all ages. Usually we fear the unknown, or we have had a bad experience with a dentist who was uncaring or was incompetent. That bad experience may have left you with the fear of a repeat performance and so may […]

Dental health is a topic that is important to every single one of us. In addition to aiding our appearance, proper dental health is important in order to ensure that you are safe from problems such as gingivitis and other things that will effect your general level of health. In this article, we’ll shed some […]

Braces – The purpose of braces are to correct teeth positioning by moving them into proper position within the mouth. Your dentist may also suggest braces if you have a Malocclusion, which simply means you have an underbite (lower jaw bigger than upper jaw) or overbite (upper jaw bigger than lower jaw). If you dentist […]

The world of dentistry consists of many different types of procedures that are performed in order to keep your teeth healthy and your appearance glowing. In this article, we’ll give you some basic information about one of the most commonly performed dental procedures in order to increase your knowledge.
One type of dental procedure that many […]

Everyone needs a dentist. It is recommended that you visit your dentist at least twice a year for regular cleanings and check ups. If you have recently moved to a new area, or you are in need of finding a new dentist, you may not know where to start. Looking for a dentist that you […]

With more people taking better care of their teeth at home and with advanced dental treatments, more people are keeping their natural teeth for a lifetime. Two of the most important things you can do at home is to: Brush your teeth and floss your teeth properly every day.
That sticky substance called plaque causes most […]

What Do They Do?
Dental braces are also called orthodontic braces. They are also referred to as a “fixed appliance” used to correct the alignment of your teeth that will put them back into correct position. Correct alignment makes your bite (how your upper and lower teeth fit together) the way it is suppose to be. […]

There are many benefits of starting your child on orthodontics. Braces can correct under bites, over bites, spaces between the teeth and more. If your dentist has recommended that your child have an exam with an orthodontist, you may have many questions. When you visit the orthodontist for the first time, here are some questions […]

You know the look—the one where you reach over to talk to your friend or whisper in their ear and they turn their head away in disgust. It is nothing personal; it is your bad breath. Maybe you had a double cheeseburger with onions for lunch, or maybe you are suffering from a more serious […]