Orthodontic treatment is incredibly common, with 80% of teenagers in the United States currently undergoing so form of it! Traditional braces, which involve metal wires and brackets, are the most effective way to correct tooth misalignment, gaps, or other crookedness. However, braces do make certain aspects of life difficult, eating certain foods, for example. Many teenagers are involved in music, whether through school or extra-curricularly, and those who play wind instruments may be concerned about the effect of braces on their playing. Wind instruments use the vibrations of air produced by the player blowing into them to create sound. Wind…
Stress doesn’t always have clear symptoms, and it’s easy for us to disregard it. However, physical, mental, and emotional stress actually has a huge impact on our bodies and minds and can even lead to illness. Oral health is a key part of our overall health and happiness, and stress can have many negative effects on oral health. By familiarizing ourselves with some of the key impacts stress can have on oral health, we can learn how to manage and relieve stress, and therefore, improve our oral health, and our overall health and happiness! Grinding Tooth grinding, or bruxism, is…
Your wedding is one of the happiest days of your life. You’ve worked hard to create a beautiful event for family and friends to celebrate your love. Of course, it’s important that you look and feel your best on your special day. There’s hair stylists, make-up, and of course, your wedding dress, or wedding suit, but why not kick up your confidence even more with a smile makeover? Depending on what you’re unhappy with, or what you think could be improved further, there are many options to boost your smile for your big day! Short Term Braces Regular braces sometimes…
A bright, white smile is a great way to boost self-confidence and make a great impression. Many people choose veneers, whitening, or other dental treatments in order to achieve a perfect smile, and with good reason. Research shows that people with whiter teeth are seen as smarter, more approachable, and generally more successful! Over time, it’s normal for our teeth to become stained, darkened, or yellowed. Your teeth can become discolored for many reasons. Food and Drink: Foods and drinks that may stain your teeth include coffee, tea, alcoholic drinks, sugar, soda, acidic food, and dark berries. You can reduce…