What can cause gum pain? Posted On February 20, 2019 | Dentist, General, Health, Invisalign The gums are soft, fleshy tissue that support and protect the teeth. Gum pain can be a sign of irritation, infection, or injury to the gums and teeth. Gum pain can often be a temporary Read More
The 4 Types of Teeth and How They Function Posted On February 5, 2019 | Dentist, Health, Invisalign, veneers Most of us take our teeth for granted — until something goes wrong. Not only do our teeth help us chew and digest food, they also play an important role in speech, and impact our Read More
5 Weight Loss Tips That Are Also Good for Your Teeth Posted On January 9, 2017 | Dentist, Doctors, Health, Invisalign, weight loss If you’ve decided to lose a few pounds after the New Year’s Eve ball drop, you’re not alone. Weight loss is one of the most common New Year’s resolutions made every year. Making smart food choices, paying attention to portion size and exercising are the steps you can take to Read More
Flossing and the Art of Scientific Investigation Posted On December 15, 2016 | Dentist, Doctors, Health, Invisalign It’s bad enough that expertise is under attack these days from populist political movements that dismiss specialist opinion as just another establishment ruse. But lately expertise is being criticized from another direction, too — from would-be defenders of science. Consider the recent controversy over flossing. In August, a widely read Read More
American Association of Orthodontists Ranks the Acid Levels in Popular Drinks Posted On October 23, 2016 | Dentist, Health, Invisalign Soft drinks—even diet drinks, sports drinks, and fruit drinks that are low in sugar or sugar free—include acids that can damage teeth. To help orthodontic patients manage these risks, the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) has prepared a list of the pH levels of more than 30 popular beverages. “It’s tempting to Read More