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A Simple Look at MARA Appliances Not every orthodontic concern is just about crooked teeth. Sometimes, the bigger issue is the way the upper and lower jaws fit together. When the jaw position is off, it can affect your child’s bite, facial growth, chewing, speech, and how their teeth come together as they grow. MARA…

A Small Check With a Big Purpose Your regular dental visit does more than help keep your teeth clean. It also gives your dentist a chance to look for changes in your mouth that you may not notice on your own. One of the simplest but most important parts of that visit is an oral…

A brighter smile can make you feel more confident almost immediately, yet a lot of people think it takes weeks or even months to get one. The truth is that tooth whitening treatments have come a long way since they first came out. With professional, in-office options like GLO whitening and Zoom whitening you can…

Teeth grinding is a very common problem. In fact, many people grind their teeth while sleeping, without even realizing it.  Bruxism can lead to long-term dental damage when left untreated. That’s why regular dental visits are so important. Your dentist can identify the signs of this condition early and recommend the best strategies for addressing…

Work Confidence Starts With Feeling Good About Your Smile Work asks a lot of your smile. You may be talking in meetings, introducing yourself to new people, sitting through interviews, jumping on video calls, or making conversation over lunch. Even if your job isn’t customer-facing, there’s a good chance your smile still shows up in…

Not All Toothaches Mean the Same Thing A toothache can get your attention fast. It might start as a small twinge during dinner, show up right when you are trying to fall asleep, or build quietly over a few days until it becomes impossible to ignore. No matter how it starts, tooth pain can throw…

The earlier you catch wisdom teeth trouble, the better. Wisdom teeth don’t always cause obvious problems right away. Sometimes the first signs are mild, like soreness in the back of the mouth, pressure in the jaw, or gums that feel irritated for a day or two before settling down again. That is one reason wisdom…

Why Some Smiles Need Guidance, Not Extractions A lot of parents assume orthodontics starts once their child’s teeth already appear crowded, and the main question is whether braces are coming next. Sometimes this is true. Other times, the bigger issue is that the jaw has not made enough room for the teeth. That is where…

Advances in Dentistry—Learn More About 3D Imaging Have you ever stepped back and thought to yourself, gee, technology really hasn’t changed in recent years? Of course, you haven’t, and that’s because technology is changing by leaps and bounds every year. From the cars we drive to the apps we access on our devices, and yes,…

What is occlusion and how does it improve oral health? Okay. We know we can’t go too far in this article without explaining what an occlusion is. After all, you may have heard of a malocclusion, which is when your bite is out of alignment. So, occlusion and occlusion-based dentistry, is all about focusing on…

Gum disease is more than an oral health concern; it can also affect your overall health. Not all gum disease is the same, however, and for this reason there are numerous treatment options available that can help address the problem. One of the most effective is laser therapy.  Laser gum therapy is often most suitable…

Losing a tooth, whether as a result of trauma or decay, can be frustrating. It can also leave you worried about what your smile will look like and whether the missing tooth will impact your bite. One of the options you may have if you’ve lost a tooth is to get dental implants. It’s normal…