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Thumb and Finger Appliances

Thumb and Finger Appliances Thumb sucking is a damaging habit that can cause tooth and surrounding skeletal structures to develop abnormally as your child grows.

Adult Orthodontic Treatment

Adult Orthodontic Treatment It’s never too late to achieve your perfect smile, and now more than ever, adults are seeking orthodontic treatment. In fact, approximately

Fluoride Treatments

Fluoride Treatments Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral that strengthens tooth enamel and helps prevent tooth decay. We can get these benefits from fluoridated drinking

TMD

TMD The temporomandibular joints (TMJ) connect the temporal bones on each side of the skull to the mandible, or lower jawbone. These complex, hinge-like joints

Tooth Sensitivity

Tooth Sensitivity Drinking hot and cold beverages, eating sweet or acidic foods, brushing your teeth, breathing through your mouth, biting down—if any of these normal

Oral Systemic Connection

Oral Systemic Connection Your mouth is essentially the gateway to your body. Poor or good oral health has a direct impact on your systemic health,

Brushing and Flossing with Braces

Brushing and Flossing with Braces It’s always important to maintain great oral hygiene, but it’s especially important with braces, as food and plaque have more

Preventive Dentistry

Preventive Dentistry Preventive care is one of the best—and easiest—ways you can maintain your healthy smile for a lifetime. Practicing good oral hygiene helps prevent

Geographic Tongue

Geographic Tongue Geographic tongue, also called benign migratory glossitis, is an inflammatory condition in which red patches appear on your tongue resembling continents on a