3 Reasons For Gum Bleeding When Wearing Braces

If your teenager wears braces, the dentist will provide him or her with a list of instructions on oral appliance care. While orthodontic appliance instructions typically include things to avoid such as chewing gum or eating sticky foods, they will probably not list the reasons for bleeding gums when wearing braces. Here are three reasons teenagers may experience gingival bleeding when wearing braces and what they can do about them: Read More 

Are At Home Whitening Kits Right For You?

You don't have to go to the dentist to have your teeth bleached; there are whitening kits you can use at home to improve your pearly whites. However, this doesn't mean that everyone should resort to at-home dental bleaching; it may not be suitable for some people. However, you may be a candidate for at-home bleaching if:  You Need Minimal Whitening At-home whitening kits work, but they may not over you the extensive bleaching you may get from your cosmetic dentist. Read More 

Dental Despair? Four Options For Easing Anxiety At The Dentist’s Office

Being afraid or anxious about going to the dentist is nothing to be ashamed about. It's estimated that 30 to 40 million people in the United States avoid seeing the dentist due to dental anxiety or phobia. However, that doesn't mean that your anxiety has to keep you from the dentist's office. Here are a few things you can do to manage the stress and anxiety that come with dental appointments. Read More 

How To Treat Sleep Apnea Without Disturbing Your Partner

Sleep apnea can wreak havoc on your sleep, but it's also not easy for your partner. Sleep apnea causes extremely loud snoring which can be hard to sleep through, especially if your loved one is worried about your health. However, most treatments also produce loud noises all night long which are sometimes just as bad - or even worse - than listening to you snore. If you want to take care of yourself and avoid putting your partner through a sleepless night, read on to learn about a noiseless option for sleep apnea treatment: Read More 

Whistle While You Work? How To Close Teeth Gaps

You may have gap teeth for a number of reasons. You may have had a baby tooth that never fell out and it caused there to be gaps between your teeth when the tooth finally got pulled. Or, you may have never had your wisdom teeth come in and it caused there to be gaps between your teeth. You may have smaller teeth that don't come together enough to fill all the spaces in your gums. Read More