Interproximal Cavities: The Inside Story
Time to brush! So, you make sure you gently brush the plaque off the outside surfaces of your teeth. You want to present a gleaming smile to the world, after all. And you make sure to brush the inside surfaces as well, because who wants to feel a fuzzy patch of plaque every time their tongue hits their
What is hypodontia?
Hhypodontia means you have congenitally missing teeth! When a child is born, he or she will have 20 primary teeth and 32 permanent teeth. But sometimes kids are born with missing teeth, and our team at Premier Orthodontics & Dental Specialists calls this oral condition “hyperdontia.” Primary teeth are the first set of teeth that erupt in your
Dental Monitor A.I. in orthodontics
The Dreaded Orthodontic Interproximal Reduction to Solve Crowding, Black Triangles, Avoid Gum Recession & Create Stability Crowding is a relatively common concern for adults who visit their dentist or orthodontist later in life. How do you address this problem in a stable way without creating more problems? Well, one way we’re dealing with this nowadays is a procedure
The Invisalign® Treatment Process
Invisalign is gaining traction as a sought-after solution for orthodontic problems. Unlike traditional braces, which require the placement of brackets on teeth and the connection of unsightly wires, Invisalign works nearly invisibly (as its name suggests). Particularly for those who do not wish to draw attention to their orthodontic work, Invisalign provides an attractive solution. Consultation with an
Maintaining a Sweet Smile: Navigating Sugar’s Impact on Your Orthodontic Treatment
One word no one likes to hear is “cavity!” For those patients of ours wearing braces, hearing that word is especially problematic, considering that delaying any dental work may result in delaying treatment time. We often blame candy as the culprit behind tooth decay, but other foods and drinks that kids consume can be just as harmful to
Mouthguard for Sports: Protect Your Teeth
It’s springtime and it’s again time to remind our patients at Premier Orthodontics & Dental Specialists to protect their faces and pearly whites while out on the field playing sports. According to the National Youth Sports Safety Foundation, children, high-school athletes and adults have more than 5,000,000 teeth knocked out in sporting events annually. If you are planning