Nice Teeth Aren’t An Accident

Posted on: 9 March 2022

You might think of a relapse as being related to addiction. Someone who quit drinking or drugs may relapse, for example. But a relapse can also happen in the world of orthodontics. Orthodontic patients who neglect to wear their retainer after their braces are removed can find that their teeth will relapse—essentially attempting to return to their former (non-aligned) position. Does this mean you'll need to start your orthodontic treatment again with a new set of braces? [Read More]

Posted on: 28 January 2022

Since family dentistry addresses oral health at every stage of life, it's perfect for family units as it ensures your loved ones get oral healthcare from the same physician. So if you're hoping to engrain proper hygiene in your family traditions, you might want to see a designated family dentist. Visiting the dental clinic as a family allows you to ensure every family member's oral health is excellent. And every time there is a new addition to the family, you'll have an easy time introducing them to your household's oral hygiene routine. [Read More]

Posted on: 9 December 2021

You might have noticed that your dental hygienist always seems to be curious about your flossing habits. However, many people probably fudge things a little when they answer the question "have you been flossing?'. Cleaning between your teeth using dental floss may seem like one more chore to do but that could be because you don't know all the facts about this dental hygiene practice. Read below for the flossing facts you probably don't know. [Read More]

Posted on: 2 November 2021

With Halloween just wrapping up, you're sure to have a lot more candy in your home waiting to be eaten. However, be aware that there is some candy that is going to be worse for your teeth than others. Here are some things to know about eating candy that will help prevent cavities from forming. Avoid Candy That You Suck On One of the problems that is going to cause cavities is exposing your teeth to sugar for prolonged periods of time. [Read More]