People with dental insurance are more likely to visit their oral health specialist regularly and experience greater overall health, but how does dental insurance impact getting braces or other necessary orthodontic treatments? Our team is used to helping our patients navigate payment options and financing, so here is some of their best insight on braces and dental insurance.
Why Does Sugar Hurt Your Teeth?
As tough as they are, our teeth can be extremely sensitive. It’s common for those wearing braces or even Invisalign to experience some sensitivity up to a week after appointments. However, there are things that can cause sensitivity beyond these appointments. One surprising culprit is sugar. In today’s blog post, we’re looking into why sugar hurts your teeth and how braces can affect that sensitivity.
The Best Toothpaste for Braces
While there’s no specific toothpaste for braces, there are certain types of toothpaste that will better benefit someone currently undergoing orthodontic treatment. Read on to learn what’s the best toothpaste for braces or Invisialign.
Do You Need to Use Mouthwash?
Orthodontic appliances can add a layer of complexity to your oral routine. Our patients often ask what they can do to combat this, and if you need mouthwash.
Braces & Tooth Decay: How to Avoid It & How to Spot It
Tooth decay is a scary thing to hear in regards to your oral hygiene. However, oftentimes when dental professionals are talking about tooth decay, they are talking about the softening of our tooth enamel. This decay happens over time and leads to defects in your tooth, called a cavity. Since tooth decay leads to cavities, they’re related, but not the same thing.
Why You Shouldn’t Pull Your Child’s Loose Tooth
Those videos where parents use the old Door Slam method to yank out their child’s loose tooth are cute and nostalgic. As dental professionals, we also cringe a bit knowing that doors and even more elaborate tooth-pulling techniques aren’t necessary. In fact, pulling baby teeth can be harmful to your child’s oral health.
How Do You Lose Baby Teeth?
Losing your baby teeth is a hallmark of growing up, and growing into your adult teeth is an exciting time for children. While most people know to expect it, do you know how you lose baby teeth?
How to Combat Dental Anxiety
Like the fear of heights, fear of the dentist – sometimes call dentophobia or odontophobia – is a common anxiety. However, it’s one that can have a serious impact on your health if it causes you to avoid going to the dentist. Whether it be for the dentist or the orthodontist, here are some helpful tips that can help reduce your dental anxiety.
A Pre-Appointment Checklist for Orthodontist Appointments
Preparing for an orthodontist appointment – especially your first one – can be a bit stressful. In order to help with some of that worry, in this blog post, we’ll tell you exactly what you need to be prepared for your next orthodontist appointment.
How to Pick An Orthodontist
Because of the personal nature of orthodontics, people close to you will likely have strong feelings – good and bad – about their orthodontic experience. You want to make sure you’re spending your time and money well. To make sure you do, here are some things to consider when you need to pick an orthodontist.
