Gum disease progresses gradually. You won’t wake up one morning, look in the mirror, and notice that your gum health went downhill overnight. This is why it’s so important to …
How to Prevent Future Bite Issues
When it comes to your oral health, some things are simply a matter of luck and genetics. You might develop four wisdom teeth or none at all. You might be …
What Is a Crossbite?
Obviously, a good bite is important when eating, but did you know that how your upper and lower teeth fit together (a.k.a. your “bite”) can also impact how you speak, …
How to Correct an Overbite (or Deep Bite)
How your upper and lower teeth fit together, also known as your “bite,” can greatly impact numerous aspects of your health, from your ability to eat, speak, sleep, and breathe …
What Is an Open Bite?
Oral health is more complex than many people realize. For example, you may not have been aware that your bite and the alignment of your teeth can profoundly impact your …
How to Fix an Underbite
Do your bottom front teeth extend out beyond your top front teeth? This is known as an underbite. Sometimes, an underbite is quite mild and doesn’t produce any adverse effects, …
How Is Your Bite Supposed to Look?
When you think about a bite, you likely think about chewing and eating. But “bite” also refers to the way in which your upper and lower teeth fit together inside …
How to Take Care of a Bonded Tooth
Was your tooth recently chipped? Do you wish you could close the gap between your teeth without braces? Have you always disliked the shape of your incisors? Dental bonding could …
Are You Brushing Your Teeth Too Hard?
When you brush your teeth, you aim to leave them completely clean and free of all food debris and bacteria, right? To accomplish this, you might try to brush with …
Are Amalgam Fillings Safe?
Although dentists often offer a few different material options for fillings when treating a cavity, two of the most common are composite and amalgam. Each option has its own pros …