Having healthy teeth requires more than just brushing and flossing. In fact, your oral health must be supported with the right vitamins and minerals. Following a healthy diet should give you the right nutrients that your teeth need, but to be sure, you can insure you get the proper levels through over the counter supplements. Check out the list below…
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Many years ago, getting one’s teeth straightened meant that one had to go through a long and tedious and painful process. At that time, braces meant a mouthful of wires and discomfort. While the results were worth the struggle, is it not better to have the same effect having gone through less strain? Faster, better and simpler is what we…
Maintaining good oral health and dental care is vital for our mouths. However, there are many who fail to understand that our oral health can be affected by how we take care of ourselves holistically. This is because a number of chronic health conditions and conditions have been linked to poor oral health, so much so that the two are…
Clear Aligners, like braces industry leader Invisalign, have become very popular in the dental world. Their accessibility is so widespread that you no longer have to go to your local orthodontist to get them. Unfortunately, there is great public debate on whether or not Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) aligner trays are a safe way to have this treatment done. Share Post Twitter…
For many people, bad breath is a common condition which is very treatable with simple interventions. Bad breath has several causes, ranging from what you eat all the way up to serious underlying oral diseases. If you have bad breath, you may be the victim of one of these bad breath causes. Share Post Twitter Facebook Email Dr NeaseDr Nease…
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The time spent as a teenager is very important. It involves dating, sports, social events, school plays and more. This is not the time in a young person’s life when they want to experience metal braces. It’s now possible for teenagers to avoid all of the self-conscience feelings associated with having metal braces. There is now a way for teenagers…
Do I need braces? Keeping up with dental health is incredibly important. You might prioritize it for yourself and the kids. However, there’s more to dental work than just checkups and cleaning the teeth. Orthodontic treatments, such as braces, may be necessary. If you’re unsure about your need for brackets and wires, take this short quiz. You’ll know right away…
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After recently having X-rays of their teeth done at the dentist’s office, it is understandable that some patients are baffled when they learn their orthodontist also wants to take an X-ray. However, if you or one of your children needs to correct a tooth misalignment, more X-rays will most likely be required. X-rays are a very important diagnostic tool during…
UPDATED 29-9-18 Whether your teeth are crooked or the orthodontist has expressed concerns about your kids’ teeth, it’s time to make some decisions about orthodontic care for your family. Most people opt for the traditional braces, which are small metal brackets on the teeth; these brackets are connected with a wire. Some adults and teenagers choose clear aligners as their…
Regardless of whether you are 15 or 55, you want to look your best at all times. No one wants to look in the mirror and see a smile that is crooked or out of line. It can cause you to become self-conscious and withdrawn. While traditional braces still work, more and more orthodontists are turning to self-ligating brace systems,…