Braces versus Retainers: A Comprehensive Overveiw

Braces versus Retainers: A Comprehensive Overveiw

  • What You May not Know about Mobile Emergency Denture Repair

    When most denture wearers think of emergency denture repairs, the first thing that comes to mind is a to drive to a clinic. You think of having to find a clinic that's open and one that will accept your insurance. You also think about the drive you will have to make to the clinic that is available. There is another option called mobile emergency denture repair. You may not have heard of it, or if you have, you may not know much about the services they provide.

  • 4 Teeth Cleaning Strategies To Make Your Next Dental Appointment Enjoyable

    Visiting a dentist can be frightening, especially when you're sitting in a chair amidst a bevy of fear-provoking equipment. While the mere thought of a needle being poked into your gums or a drill being used for your teeth is enough to keep you away from the dentist, you naturally cannot stay away for too long if you want to retain your healthy teeth. These smart teeth cleaning strategies will ensure that your next appointment at the dentist's clinic is far better than ever before.

  • 4 Oral Health Issues Seniors Face

    Oral health is an important, yet often overlooked component of a senior citizen's general well-being and health. As a person ages, proper oral health care can become challenging for many seniors. This is especially true when they begin to have problems with arthritis or neurological problems that make them unable to floss or brush their teeth as well as they once did.  Four of the most common oral health issues seniors' face that should be addressed at a dental clinic are found here.

  • Reasons You May Require Tooth Extraction

    Dental practitioners will typically work toward the preservation of your natural teeth. Their focus is keeping your teeth healthy and functional. However, there are some instances when your dentist will have no choice other than to opt for tooth extraction. Most people may not be comfortable with this as the result is living with a gap or having some form of replacement treatment carried out. The good news is that tooth extraction tends to be a simple procedure and you typically will not require additional dental visits.

  • Calcium: Are Your Teeth Getting Enough of It?

    Calcium is one of the vital building blocks of your body. Essential for growing and maintaining healthy bones and teeth, calcium is not something you should be missing out on, especially if you want to prevent tooth decay and the possible development of periodontal disease. This guide will tell you why your teeth need calcium, what the signs of a calcium deficiency are, and how you can start giving yourself enough each day.

  • About Me

    Braces versus Retainers: A Comprehensive Overveiw

    There are more than two ways to straighten a smile, and in this blog, I plan to discuss them all. I plan to look at the differences between braces and retainers and explain why sometimes you may need them both. I look at the differences in cost, time commitment and efficacy. Personally, I have had a bit of experience with this subject – I had braces as a young teen, and I had a permanent retainer. In this blog, I discuss what I have learned, and I present all kinds of new information on the topic. Whether you are trying to make decisions for yourself or your child. I hope you find this information useful.