It may feel like the end of the world when you have a tooth knocked out, but it’s far more common than you think. 5 million teeth get knocked out every single year in the US. However common it may be, it’s a serious matter. If you want to avoid lasting damage, you need to
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Remember those middle school years where it seemed like everyone had braces? We associate braces with teenagers yet hardly with adults. Braces are no longer for kids! More than 1.5 million adults in the U.S. and Canada have braces. An increasing number of adults are turning to different types of braces to solve cosmetic issues
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If you have crooked or misaligned teeth, the thought of getting braces may be what’s putting you off correcting your smile. As an adult, you may have become accustomed to having an imperfect smile, but in today’s day and age, there are ways to straighten teeth without braces. Long gone are the days of having
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Your little ones hate brushing their teeth. Welcome to parenthood! But teeth cleaning for children doesn’t have to be a nightmare. In fact, it can even be fun. It’s recommended that teeth should be brushed for two full minutes each and every session. That can seem like a lifetime with an uncooperative child. However, with
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Did you know teeth misalignment can cause serious oral health problems, such as crossbite, overbite, and crowded teeth? Even if your teeth misalignment is minor and not likely to cause any serious oral health conditions, it’ll still take away your confidence in your smile. How? The appearance of your teeth affects your confidence to flash
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According to the CDC, 1 in 5 children has tooth decay that goes unattended. Even when they become pre-teens and teens, the numbers only go down to 1 in 7. Your child counts on you to help them learn healthy habits that they’ll carry for a lifetime. Let’s explore 6 interesting dentistry for children facts
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Are you embarrassed when you smile? Are you sure people are looking at your teeth and judging them? A bright smile with straight teeth goes a long way in increasing self-confidence, especially now when it seems like everyone has picture-perfect teeth. And that’s not your imagination. People really do want and have nicer smiles than
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The American Academy of Pediatric Dentists recommends parents take their kids to the dentist between their first and second birthday when their first tooth begins to erupt. But taking a toddler for their first dental exam can be scary for your child. They may feel timid around the doctors or nurses or scared about the
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In need of teeth alignment and traditional wire braces aren’t your thing? You should try clear aligners. These guys perform the same job of traditional braces. They’re able to readjust the positioning of your teeth for a better smile. Also, they’re removable. But, as their name suggests, they’re quite unnoticeable. In fact, they’re often referred
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Are you part of the 9 to 15% of Americans who don’t go to the dentist because they’re embarrassed, anxious or afraid? You might be experiencing dental anxiety, which is recognized by uneasiness or exaggerated fears about going to the dentist. It’s also characterized by being embarrassed to go to the dentist because of the
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