According to statistics, cosmetic teeth whitening is a $3.2 billion global industry, with people striving to achieve that perfect, bright, white smile. However, with the variety of whitening products available over the counter and the easy access, some people are taking teeth whitening to the extreme. This extreme obsession with…

You spent months or years wearing braces to straighten your teeth and smile. The purpose of your retainer is to keep those teeth in place. Wearing your orthodontic retainer is not supposed to hurt, however, sometimes a retainer can contribute to pain and discomfort. Determining why your retainer is causing…

Do you wake up every morning with a headache or pain in your jaw? Are you hearing a clicking sound in your jaw? Do you suffer from headaches throughout the day? While a variety of different conditions can contribute to headaches, regular headaches may have more to do with your…

When you think of mouthguards, you think of protecting your teeth. Whether wearing an athletic guard during a football game or a nighttime guard to prevent damage from teeth grinding, your primary goal is to protect your teeth. But, did you know that the same mouthguard can actually cause damage…

Wearing a retainer is an important part of your orthodontic work. It helps keep your teeth in place after months or even years of wearing braces. But what happens when you go to put your retainer in your mouth, only to find that it doesn’t fit anymore? Should you just…

You have tried whitening toothpaste, whitening strips, and even bleaching trays but you are still sporting those dingy, yellowish looking teeth. Are you doing it all wrong? Are your teeth just destined to be dingy? The truth is, not all teeth or stains respond to whitening. In addition, how you…