It is vital to start cleaning your child’s teeth as soon as they come into the mouth. The first teeth to erupt are usually the front two lower incisors, at 5-10 months old. Even before any teeth erupt, you can help clean bacteria from your infant’s mouth with a damp...
An operculum occurs when a tooth is erupting. A piece of gum tissue stays on the tooth’s biting surface after tooth eruption, making it difficult to keep clean and prone to inflammation/ infection. Often, an operculum occurs when the 2nd molars erupt around 12 years...
Use a Night Guard if You Clench/ Grind If you notice or have been told that you clench or grind your teeth at night, it is important to use a nightguard to protect your teeth and jaw from wear. A night guard takes the pressure off your teeth and absorbs it, acting as...
Invisalign is a form of orthodontics that involves a series of clear plastic aligners that slowly straighten your teeth and correct your bite. Invisalign works by using the trays’ force on “attachments” that are bonded onto your teeth to move your teeth slowly and...
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