Many people make New Year’s resolutions, but few are able to follow through. It can be quite difficult to turn a new leaf in the New Year. This is why it is important to find ways to focus and stick with it, especially when it comes to health goals. Did you make any dental health New Year’s resolutions? If you did not, it is not too late to do so.

We get two sets of teeth during our lifetime. The second, our adult teeth, usually start to erupt around the age of 6 or 7, and despite this early appearance, they need to last us for as long as possible. While there are plenty of very natural-looking and long-lasting restorations available, it’s far better to preserve your natural teeth where you can. Fortunately, there are lots of things that we can do to protect our teeth from decay and other dental issues that could cause us to experience pain as well as putting the long-term health and retention of our teeth at risk.

One of the most effective ways to deal with dental problems, such as tooth loss, is through dental implants. Prior to your dental implants procedure, you should be familiar with the best aftercare recommendations for dental implants. Essentially, you should do certain things immediately following your surgery, as well as in the future, for your mouth to heal properly.

September is National Gum Care month, making it an ideal time for us to raise awareness of the importance of gum care and help patients to understand the steps that they can take to improve on the health of their gums.

Clear aligners are arguably the easiest and most discreet solution for straightening teeth that are crooked, twisted, gapped, and even overlapping. Not only will they improve the appearance of your smile, but they will also – provided you take care of your teeth properly at home - make your teeth cleaner and healthier long-term. To help you understand a bit more about invisible braces and how they can benefit your oral health, here are our top do’s and don’ts for clear aligners.

Studies show that a beautiful smile affects your personal and social life in a positive way. Apart from that, the American Dental Association adds that straight teeth can benefit your overall health. Teeth that are not straight cause gum disease, tooth decay, headache, joint pain, an abnormal bite, and bruxism.

Invisible aligners are one of the newest and most popular orthodontic treatments for straightening teeth that are crooked, twisted, gapped or overlapping.

The mouth is often an overlooked aspect of overall health management. In fact, results from a survey in 2012 conducted by the American Dental Association showed that many people are not familiar with some basic information on proper dental care.

As the name may imply, a full mouth reconstruction involves replacing or restoring all of the teeth in your mouth. This procedure involves aesthetics and restorative dentistry. The goal of the procedure is to improve your smile’s function, health, and beauty.

Dental anxiety is a very common problem that affects children as well as adults. In fact, studies estimate that as many as 20% of school-aged children are frightened of visiting their dentist. Nevertheless, your child’s dental health is extremely important and regular visits are essential so that your dentist can check that your child’s teeth are developing properly and that they and your child’s mouth are healthy.