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Palatal and Mandibular Expanders in Orthodontics? The Benefits You Need to Know About
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…
continue reading blog A Wise Guide to Wisdom Teeth: Knowing When to Remove Them
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…
continue reading blog What Is Early Intervention Orthodontics?
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…
continue reading blog The Power of Technology: 6 Ways the iTero Scanner Revolutionizes Dental Impressions
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…
continue reading blog What’s a MARA Device? Correcting Your Child’s Overbite for a Happier, Healthier Smile
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…
continue reading blog The Art of Smile Makeovers: 3 Ways Cosmetic Dentistry Transforms Your Appearance
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…
continue reading blog Fosamax and Dental Work: What You Need To Know
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…
continue reading blog Best Practices for Maintaining Oral Health After Dental Implant Surgery
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…
continue reading blog Dental Implants vs. Bridges: Best Cases for Each Option
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…
continue reading blog 10 Fun (and Not-So-Fun) Facts About Wisdom Teeth
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…
continue reading blog What Is a Myobrace? How You Can Straighten Your Smile Naturally
Orthodontic treatment can be a highly contentious issue. Children would rather avoid uncomfortable and conspicuous braces, and parents are often less than thrilled with the total cost of treatment. Myobrace is an early orthodontic treatment that could be the best option to straighten your child’s smile while avoiding traditional braces. Understanding Myobrace: An alternative orthodontic…
continue reading blog Demystifying Endodontics: 5 Things to Know About Root Canal Therapy
Hearing “root canal” might make anyone cringe, thinking about pain. But hold on—modern dentistry has transformed root canals into something entirely different. In this article, we’re diving into the world of endodontics. We’ll explain what a root canal is and share five essential things you need to know. Get ready to demystify the dreaded root…
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