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Insights on Orthodontic Expanders The quest for a perfect smile often leads to orthodontic care, but not always because of crooked teeth. Narrow jaws are a particularly challenging problem that can lead to a myriad of further issues, from overcrowding to poor bite alignment. Thankfully, dentists like Dr. King have access to specialized orthodontic tools…

Extracting the Facts on Third Molars Have you ever wondered why wisdom teeth cause such a fuss, or why dentists recommend having them removed? These third molars are late bloomers, often not making an appearance until your late teens or early twenties. While they were once useful teeth for our ancestors’ larger jaws and carnivore…

The Main Goal of Early Intervention Orthodontics You’ve undoubtedly noticed that there are many more elementary-aged children wearing braces now than there were 20 years ago. There is a very good reason for this: early intervention orthodontics (EIO). The objective of EIO is to shorten the overall length of orthodontic treatment, which may otherwise need…

What are dental impressions? Dental impressions allow dentists to create detailed models of your mouth to guide various treatments. For example, full-arch models provide essential insights into how your dental arches fit together. Restorative treatments like crowns and veneers use impressions to determine how thin or thick the restoration needs to be and to make…

What is the MARA device? A child’s smile is a reflection of their joy, but an overbite can cloud that happiness. According to the American Association of Orthodontists, an overbite is where the upper front teeth significantly overlap the bottom front teeth when the jaws are closed. Various factors, such as excessive pacifier use or…

Achieve Your Dream Smile Have you ever considered how a radiant, confident smile could change how you feel about yourself? A smile makeover using cosmetic and restorative dentistry treatments can do just that and more! It’s not only about transforming your appearance, but also about enhancing your self-confidence and overall oral health. Imagine walking into…

How does Fosamax affect my dental work? If you’re older and taking (or about to start taking) medications such as Fosamax, it’s important that you tell your dentist. It could make the difference between a speedy recovery from dental work and one riddled with complications. What are bisphosphonates? Bisphosphonates are a class of prescription medications…

Top Tips for a Healthy Smile Post-surgery Dental implants have revolutionized the field of dentistry, providing a durable and aesthetically pleasing solution to missing teeth. However, while dental implants are designed to replicate natural teeth, they require some special considerations post-surgery to ensure their longevity and to maintain your overall oral health. Today’s blog post…

Which is better: a bridge or an implant? When a patient loses a tooth, they must first determine if they want to replace the tooth. It is important to replace it for the sake of the overall dentition. This brings us to an important question: What is the best replacement option? There is no cut-and-dry…

Wisdom Teeth: A Rite of Passage For most of our lives, we are concerned about the potential risks of losing our teeth. However, as we reach young adulthood, there is a period where we have the opposite problem and instead we find ourselves with too many teeth. As outlandish as it sounds, that’s basically what…