Following a dental implant procedure, it is important to plan on the healing process taking a few weeks. During this time, it is recommended that patients stick a soft-food diet and gradually reintroduce harder foods as sensitivity and tenderness diminishes. If your implant was performed due to an injury related to sports, it is also important to strongly consider wearing…
Few people are lucky enough to be born with perfect teeth, but orthodontic treatment can make a huge difference to you or your child. Your orthodontist may recommend any of the following types of braces or dental appliances to help correct your particular problem. If you want to see all of the types of orthodontic braces we have in our…
What is an orthodontic mini-screw? It is a small (diameter 1.2-2.0mm) screw device which is inserted (screwed) into the jaw bone through the gum to control tooth movement during orthodontic (braces) treatment. Mini-screws are made from either titanium or titanium alloy, hence are biocompatible. They are also known as mini-implants or temporary anchorage devices (TADs). Mini-screws are derived from bone…
Beloved patients, 2020 has already begun and is moving with full steam. We would like to use this opportunity to thank YOU, our patients, for the trust you have given us this past 13 years to create your smiles, that come in greater numbers day by day. With immodesty we would like to say that 2019 was a big…
The first permanent teeth show up when a kid is about 6 years of age. When the first tooth shows up, the most important thing is to explain to children that these teeth will remain in their mouth as long as they are alive. That is why oral care for the permanent teeth should be a priority while creating healthy…
How many of you heard the famous saying that teeth whitening damages the surface of teeth? When it comes to teeth whitening the facts are often wrong interpreted. YOUR TEETH ARE LIKE SPONGE The natural color of your teeth is predetermined since your birth. The teeth have pores just like the skin. Everything you insert in your mouth absorbs in…
