Do Dental Checkups Help You Prevent Cavities?

22 December 2020
 Categories: Dentist, Blog

Many people attend their routine dental visits on time every year, but some people rarely visit the dentist. Should you see a dentist every six months as suggested? Does it help you prevent cavities? Going to a dentist regularly does help you prevent cavities, and it also enables you to avoid major issues with your teeth. Here are several things you should know about the way dental visits help your oral health. Read More 

When Your Teeth Need More Space For Your Braces

9 November 2020
 Categories: Dentist, Blog

Orthodontics can be a means of preparing your teeth for the perfect smile. You might be wearing your braces for months, if not years, but just think how beautiful your smile is going to be when your treatment has finished. That being said, some people require preparation before their braces can be fitted. This is not just mental preparation, as in getting ready for life with braces, but there can be some physical preparation too. Read More 

No, You Should Not Use A Rubber Band To Pull Your Front Teeth Together

7 July 2020
 Categories: Dentist, Blog

You may have seen this hack touted online. Posters brag that they saved thousands on orthodontics and moved their own two front teeth together just by using a rubber band. Other versions of the post may try to sell you rubber bands (without a dentist's approval needed) that you can use to close the gap between your two front teeth. But is this at-home approach to orthodontics real, and is it a good idea? Read More