Signs Your Young One Is Telling You They Have Dental Pain

When your child is too young to openly tell you they have dental pain, it's up to you to watch for the signs they're trying to give you. From drooling to only eating certain foods, your little one may be telling you that they have problems with their teeth. The only thing you have to do is pay attention. Here are signs your young one is telling you they have dental pain. Read More 

Tooth Size Discrepancy: How To Even Up Your Teeth

Discrepancy is hardly a pleasant word. There might be a discrepancy between your and someone else's memory of an event. There might be a discrepancy between the amount of money someone earns and the amount of taxes that they pay. What about tooth size discrepancy? As you might have guessed, this is a dental condition that involves your teeth being different sizes that are not proportionate to each other. If this describes your teeth, what are your options for correcting this discrepancy? Read More 

How Can A Palatal Expander Help Your Child?

If your child has a very narrow maxillary palate, then your dentist may have recommended a palatal expander. This orthodontic device slowly widens the bones that make up the roof of the mouth. While some older children and adults may use expanders, it's usually better to have this orthodontic treatment earlier since younger children are still growing. Here are just a few ways your child can benefit from this treatment. Read More 

3 Potential Reasons Why Your Teeth Look Ragged

Having ragged-looking teeth can make you feel self-conscious about your oral hygiene and health. If the edges of your teeth are ragged, you're certainly not the only one who's going through this kind of thing. But how did you get to this place? If you're not sure how this happened to your teeth, consider the following three reasons why your teeth look ragged. Nail Biting Nail biting, however infrequent, is one of the leading causes of ragged teeth. Read More 

Signs That You Might Have A Cavity

Even if you are going to the dentist twice a year for cleanings and checkups, you can still develop a cavity in one or more of your teeth between those visits. Cavities can be hard to deal with and can lead to an infection that can become very serious if it is not handled right away. Therefore, it is in your best interest to make sure that you are able to spot the signs of a possible cavity. Read More