Baby Teeth Posted On February 25, 2016 | Dentist, Doctors, General, Health, Invisalign A child's primary teeth, sometimes called "baby teeth," are as important as the permanent adult teeth. When Do Baby Teeth Come In? A baby’s 20 primary teeth are already present in the jaws at birth and typically begin to appear when a baby is between 6 months and 1 year. Read More
How Mouth Bacteria Affects How Fast a Wound Will Heal Posted On February 20, 2016 | Dentist, Doctors, General, Health, Invisalign Quite possibly nothing is more frustrating than accidentally chewing on your cheek. It's painful and many times seems to take forever to heal. Part of that reason is due to bacteria. There may be billions covering the tongue, the teeth, the gums and the cheek. The number of actual species Read More
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month! Posted On February 3, 2016 | Dentist, Doctors, Health, Invisalign Starting your child off with good dental care can help protect their teeth for decades to come. A baby’s 20 primary teeth are already present in the jaws at birth. Those baby teeth that begin coming through the gums around 6 months help set the stage for future smiles by keeping space Read More
Not just a toothache: periodontal disease linked to breast cancer Posted On February 3, 2016 | Dentist, General, Health, Invisalign Postmenopausal women with periodontal disease are more likely to develop breast cancer, according to research published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention. Those with a history of smoking are particularly affected. Periodontal disease is a common condition that ranges from simple gum inflammation to a serious disease causing major damage to the soft Read More
You May Have Been Brushing Your Teeth the Wrong Way This W Posted On January 28, 2016 | Dentist, Health, Invisalign Tooth or Consequences When brushing your teeth, have you ever wondered to yourself, “Am I doing this right?” Probably not. But you should. Have no fear, though, because we’ve got the inside scoop on cleaning the inside of your mouth. Size Matters First off, you need the proper toothbrush. The Read More