Conditions That May Affect Senior Dental Patients

As you grow older, your teeth and gums become more susceptible to a variety of issues. Many people of advanced age experience a number of dental health concerns. Here are some of the conditions that affect senior dental patients.  Gum Disease If you are an older patient, your dentist may check your gums more frequently, especially if you are experiencing signs of problems, such as gingival bleeding or tenderness. Older patients frequently experience a decline in gum health as their gums recede. Read More 

Gum Pain And What You Want To Know

If your gums suddenly hurt, then it may not be as easy as you may think to determine what is causing that pain. Gum pain can have a lot more causes than you might realize, and this is what can make determining the cause difficult in some cases. However, by getting familiar with what some of the possible causes of gum pain can be, you may have an easier time figuring out what is giving you pain in your gums. Read More 

Bruxism: Put A Stop To The Grind

Many people have heard of teeth grinding, even if they have never done it themselves. However, not everyone knows that the technical term for teeth grinding is bruxism. Bruxism is something that some people do on a regular basis and that others can do periodically throughout their lives. Then, there are other people who may only have one or two short periods of their lives where they grind their teeth. The reason for all of the differences in teeth grinding occurrences is because there are many different things that can bring it on. Read More 

What You Need To Know While Wearing Braces After Afterward

If your dentist recommended braces to straighten your teeth or correct a bite, your daily routine may change a bit. While you won't notice any drastic changes in your day-to-day activities, there are some things you'll need to know while wearing your braces and after your orthodontist removes them. Here are some minor changes you may experience during your orthodontic treatment that your braces services professional may want to discuss with you. Read More 

FAQs About Invisalign

If you are interested in straightening your teeth, you may be comparing traditional braces (those with metal arch-wires and brackets) to Invisalign trays. If you don't know much about Invisalign, here are some FAQs you might want to consider. Who Is a Good Candidate for Invisalign? Older teens and adults are usually better candidates for Invisalign because they are more responsible and can take care of the trays. Plus, because children and young teens are still growing and have teeth coming in, it can be difficult to fabricate trays for their mouths. Read More