Your gums are very important for your oral and overall health. Yes, they do help to cover and protect the jaw bone that holds your teeth, but they also help to protect your mouth and your body from bacteria that can damage your general and oral health. The symptoms of gum disease can include bad breath as well as gums... read more »

It may not seem like it when you get your braces on, but eventually, the day will come when your braces are removed. It may be months or even years, but that day will arrive. Getting your traditional braces removed is a simple and quick process that is completed in a single visit. It is not painful, and you will... read more »

There are several good reasons for replacing missing teeth. For one thing, missing teeth can make you feel self-conscious, and can be a barrier in social and work situations. Without your teeth, you look older than you actually are. Spaces in your smile can cause problems when eat or speak. Finally, there are health considerations. Bacteria and plaque can accumulate... read more »

You have spent many months, or even a couple of years with your braces. They may not be old friends at this point, but you have come to know one another pretty well by now. But the day is right around the corner when it will be time for the braces to come off and for you to show off... read more »