Dental Care and Special Needs: Planning for Success

Posted on: 24 May 2021

Invisalign is often touted as the most aesthetically pleasing tooth straightening option. And this does tend to be true. The nearly invisible straightening trays are definitely more attractive and less intrusive than metal or even clear braces. But it would be incomplete to suggest that looks are the only benefit of Invisalign. Here are a few other reasons this straightening option is so often preferred over braces. You can keep your teeth cleaner.
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Posted on: 13 April 2021

Getting a dental crown is among the most popular restorative dental procedures in the United States. As noted in a study by the American College of Prosthodontists, about 2.3 million dental crowns are made annually. Crowns are mainly made of porcelain and take the form of caps that are placed on top of a dental implant to replace a missing tooth. They are also placed on decaying or damaged teeth to strengthen them or improve their overall appearance.
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Posted on: 26 February 2021

Children often get cavities just as adults do from time to time. When the need for a filling or other dental procedure arises, your dentist may mention sedation. Sedation allows your child to be comfortable during the procedure and keeps them still while the dentist works. Parents may be concerned about the use of various forms of anesthesia during a dental procedure, so read on to learn about the options you will be discussing with your dentist.
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Posted on: 15 January 2021

When posing for a photo, have you ever been asked to give the camera a big smile? Perhaps you've thought to yourself that a big smile is the only smile you can really give. Macrodontia is a form of gigantism that affects your teeth. All of your teeth might be excessively large, although it's more likely to be several teeth or even just the one. While your smile might be big (and your teeth might be perfectly healthy), the look of your smile can be uneven.
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