Braces With Cavities: Is It Possible?
Tooth cavities are a never-ending concern for us in our quest for good oral hygiene. American children aged 6 to 8 experience cavities before they begin to develop adult teeth, and more than half of our teenagers experience cavities in their permanent teeth, according...
Peg Teeth: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Whether they’re called “small teeth,” “pointy teeth,” “microdontia,” or even “Dracula teeth,” peg teeth refer to a dental condition in which one or more teeth are abnormally small compared to their normal size. Peg...
How Often Should You Change Your Toothbrush?
It has been drilled into us since we were children when and how to brush our teeth. We know how to keep our teeth white, but how about our toothbrushes? Are they supposed to last for a lifetime, or must they be changed frequently, just like any other oral hygiene...
How Does the iTero Scanner Work?
The ingenious iTero scanner is revolutionizing how dentists and orthodontists capture images of a patient’s teeth and gums! Unlike traditional impression materials, the iTero scanner uses a small wand gently moved around the patient’s mouth to capture...