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Self-Esteem and Teeth at School
When asked, many parents might name milestones in their children’s lives like learning to crawl, speaking, and starting school. One milestone that’s typically overlooked, however, is the development of your kids’ adult teeth as it relates to their maturing appearance. … Continue reading
Back to School and Back to the Dentist
After few months of waking up late, spending days outside in the sun and not thinking about homework that needs to be done for tomorrow, it’s time for your kids to sharpen their pencils and prepare for the upcoming fall … Continue reading
Wisdom Teeth: Common Complications
Wisdom teeth have a name that suggests great age and distinction—but the reality of these third molars can be a problem for as many as 80% of adolescents and young adults. Unlike teething as a baby, wisdom teeth sometimes come … Continue reading
6 Dreamlike Summer Vacation Alternatives
You have a few options. Maybe you already have your vacation destination planned, and you just want to get there and unwind. Or, maybe you’re really hankering for something new. In the case of the latter, whether it’s this year … Continue reading
Summer Foods and Your Teeth
You’ve probably heard that the health of your teeth depends a lot on your diet. You could say, your smile is what you eat. What you should also know is that summer has a special power to lure you and … Continue reading
Conversations to have with your dentist about dental implants
Since their contemporary introduction in the 1980s, dental implants have generated interest between dentists and patients alike. Although dental implants have been around in different forms for thousands of years, today’s technology is still relatively new. And it continues to … Continue reading
Stress and Your Oral Health
There has been a lot of talk about how stress is linked to chronic headaches, stomach problems, and emotional trepidation. What has yet to be discussed is how stress can also affect your teeth and gums. When you’re under psychological … Continue reading
Kids and oral hygiene
Old or young, your attitudes toward brushing your teeth might not be too different from what you thought as a kid. If it was hard getting yourself to brush your teeth as a child, that’s often a challenge that follows … Continue reading
Teeth Whitening At Home
Professional treatments are your easiest, safest and most efficient means of whitening your teeth. Many may still have lingering curiosities about home treatments, however, and we’re here to give you our professional input to make sure you go about it … Continue reading
How to Prevent and Cure Bad Breath
When you feel the presence of bad breath in your bed, it’s a shameful thing—no matter if it’s coming from your partner’s or your own mouth. And as universal as bad breath is, it’s still a social taboo. The only … Continue reading