Have you seen your grandmother or grandfather removing their teeth set out of the mouth and placing them in a glass jar? Yeah, those are the artificial teeth called dentures that act as a replacement of their natural teeth. Older persons, who have crossed the age of sixty, tend to Read more…
People have used braces to straighten the teeth and create a beautiful smile since ancient times, but Philadelphia custom braces have only become popular in the last few decades. Aristotle and Hippocrates were both noted to have straightened teeth and fixed up dental problems, from about 300 to 400 BC. Read more…
Wisdom Teeth: To Remove or Not to Remove, That is the Question. Wisdom Teeth—for some, they’re a minor inconvenience, if they’re noticed at all. For others, they’re the bane of existence, destructive and painful. Every year, millions of third molars—wisdom teeth—are removed. These day’s it’s a mere assumption that a Read more…
Getting kids to brush their teeth can be a challenge. Sometimes developing good oral hygiene habits is as tough on the parents as it is on the kids! If you’re struggling to make brushing fun for your children, here are some good ways to encourage your kids to brush without Read more…
Dental brace technology has progressed in recent years and invisalign braces are in the vanguard of these developments. The idea behind dental braces is a very simple one. If your jaw and teeth are misaligned, a dental brace applies pressure to correct this misalignment. The membrane on one side of Read more…
Many families have professionals they go to in times of need. When the car breaks down, they have a mechanic they rely on to fix their car. When they are ill and need medical treatment, they have a family doctor to care for them. Surprisingly, however, given the importance of Read more…