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Anyone who's not happy with their smile due to minor or moderate misalignment can benefit from ClearCorrect. It's a type of new-generation orthodontic treatment that uses custom-made, transparent trays that fit over your teeth. This way, they move into the proper position. Are you wondering how this modern dental solution works and how it can benefit you? Here are 10 things you should know about ClearCorrect braces. 

Studies suggest that bright, healthy, white teeth often make people seem attractive and confident. This can positively impact your personal and professional life. But even if you have naturally sound teeth and commit to a proper dental care routine, your smile can still be dissatisfying. Do your teeth or gums make you self-conscious? A smile makeover can provide you with the beautiful smile you always wished for. Here are some questions you should ask during your initial appointment with your dentist.

The current Covid-19 pandemic has completely changed the way in which we communicate with one another. Rather than meeting people in person, we’ve been forced to rely on technology to both see and speak to friends, family, and colleagues. Video calls are now the new norm, and they have been instrumental in helping us to stay in touch with the people in our lives. One of the unique things about video calls such as Zoom is that not only can you see the person that you are speaking with, but you are also able to see yourself.

​​​​​​​The process in which a tooth structure undergoes destruction is what professionals refer to as tooth decay. The decay can affect the enamel or outer coating or the dentin or the tooth’s inner layer. Tooth decay usually occurs when certain substances are left on the teeth. Some of the substances include foods that contain carbohydrates, such as starches and sugars.

Dentists perform oral cancer screening to look for any signs of precancerous or cancerous conditions in a patient’s mouth. Doctors can perform this type of screening as well. The primary goal of this procedure is to identify whether a patient has mouth cancer as early as possible. Chances of successful treatment are higher when the doctor identifies a problem early.

Is it hard to open and close your mouth? Do you sometimes get lockjaw when you yawn? Persistent earache getting you down? You could be suffering from a problem with your TMJ.

October is National Dental Hygiene month in the United States – an event designed to promote understanding of the importance of good oral health and to educate people on the steps that they can take to improve their own oral hygiene.

When you brush your teeth, how much attention do you give to your gums? Gum health is one of the most overlooked aspects of oral hygiene, with many people focusing on the appearance and health of their teeth instead. Nevertheless, without gums we wouldn’t have teeth at all! Gums place a crucial role in supporting our teeth and holding them firmly in place. When they are affected by disease, their ability to do this may be compromised and you may be at very real risk of tooth loss. Not only that, but experts have uncovered an indisputable link between gum disease and other chronic health conditions including diabetes, heart disease and stroke.

A regular part of back-to-school prep should include your child’s oral health. A trip to the dentist is as important as buying new clothes and supplies for your child. Through this, your dentist can monitor and identify any underlying dental problems. The earlier you treat the dental problem, the better. As a result, your child will have a productive school year.

There are many different types of dental restorations. Dental crowns are by far one of the most common. They sit over the top of the damaged tooth, preventing it from further decay or damage.