Your Teeth Underwater
ANYONE WHO REGULARLY swims might have noticed that your teeth are more sensitive after climbing…
Crooked Teeth Can Cause Speech Problems
LET’S TAKE A look at how orthodontic treatment can overlap with speech pathology. Overbites are…
Still Stain-Free on Braces-Off Day
STAINS ARE ALMOST always a bad thing, outside of changing the color of wooden furniture. We especially don’t like stains when they…
Medieval England’s Bad Breath Solutions
BACK IN MEDIEVAL times in England (and in most other places, to be fair), people didn’t have a great understanding of what caused cavities…
When Is It Time to See the Dentist?
DENTAL PROBLEMS LIKE gum disease and tooth decay can easily sneak up on us if we…
A Crash Course in Dental Anatomy
HOW MUCH DO you know about the anatomy of your own teeth? Let’s give you a quick overview. We believe…
What to Do About an Impacted Canine
SOME OF US get our adult teeth on schedule, some early, some late, and some are left to wonder…
Do Wisdom Teeth Impact Orthodontic Treatment?
ONE OF THE NOTABLE rites of passage for many young adults is the removal of wisdom teeth. While…
History’s Weirdest Teeth Traditions
MANY STRANGE THINGS lie buried in the history of dental care and hygiene, but we think these…
Mastering Orthodontic Care: 6 Expert Tips to Keep Your Braces Clean
Braces in Goodyear, Arizona As an orthodontist in Goodyear, I often get questions from patients who have just had traditional metal braces put on, asking how to keep them clean. A conventional orthodontic appliance requires extra care and attention, but keeping them clean and in good condition is manageable with the proper techniques and tools.…