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Your teeth are durable and feel secure in your jaw. But while it’s true that connective tissue helps anchor your…

Braces are excellent tools for straightening teeth and correcting bites, but they do make your pearly whites difficult to clean!…

Ah, flossing. The important task that only 16% of Americans say they do every day [1]. Why is flossing such…

Getting your dream smile by straightening your teeth with braces is very exciting—most patients can’t wait to have their braces…

Getting straight teeth with Invisalign allows you to show off your new smile even before your treatment is complete with…

Baby bottle tooth decay is a nickname for tooth decay that happens in babies and toddlers. While this type of…

If you grind your teeth, a condition also known as bruxism, your dentist may have recommended that you wear a…

Misaligned teeth can be caused by either genetic or lifestyle factors. While some people have crooked teeth due to their…