Orthodontia is the branch of dentistry that specializes in the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of dental and facial irregularities. Braces are appliances or devices used to make these corrections. Braces are a common method of changing your appearance....
DO NOT DISTURB THE WOUND: In doing so you may invite irritation, infection and/or bleeding. Be sure to chew on the opposite side for 24 hours and keep anything sharp from entering the wound. DO NOT SMOKE FOR 12...
Pregnancy is a time of anticipation and change. There are many obvious changes throughout a woman’s body and some not so obvious, that occur within the mouth, or oral cavity. While temporary, pregnancy does affect how and when...
DIET AND TOOTH DECAY Proper diet and plaque control will help preserve your teeth for your life. Not only is your diet important to your general health, it is also important to your dental health. If you do...
WTHE TOOTH & IT’S SURROUNDING TISSUES CROWN: this is the part of the tooth you can see above the gumline. ROOT: this part of the tooth sits in the bone below the gum. The root of your tooth is usually...
