A New Smile Was the Best Investment of My Life

A New Smile Was the Best Investment of My Life

  • 2 Dental Treatments for a Severely Infected Cuspid Tooth

    Cuspid teeth, also called canines, are the pointed teeth to the rear of the incisors. The cuspids tear apart the food and pass it back to the molars for grinding. A severe infection in a cuspid tooth can cause pain whenever you chew and can threaten the life of the tooth.  Treating an infected cuspid is a bit trickier than treating an average tooth because of the cuspid's extremely long roots.

  • 5 Tips For Helping Your Child Avoid Cavities

    Cavities tend to be more prevalent in children than adults. This is because many kids do not pay careful enough attention to their oral health and might not brush or floss thoroughly enough. As a parent, it is very important to help you child step up his oral hygiene game. Here are five helpful tips for helping your child avoid cavities: Teach About the Importance of Good Oral Hygiene Your child might not yet realize how important it is to keep up brushing and flossing.

  • How To Quickly Restore A Tooth Damaged By Brittle

    The holiday season brings a multitude of yummy treats with it that you can expect to find at parties and get-togethers. However, some of these treats can also be very dangerous for your teeth. If you've bitten into peanut brittle or a similarly hard holiday snack and chipped a tooth, rest assured that you can get your smile back to normal before the holidays are over. Visit Dentist If you've cracked a tooth, you're going to need to see a dentist in order to assess the damage.

  • 3 Tips For Getting The Most Out Of Your Cosmetic Dentistry Procedure

    If you are thinking about going through with any cosmetic dentistry procedures, here are three tips that will help you get the most out of the experience. #1 Ask To See Before & After Pictures Before agreeing to any cosmetic dentistry procedures, it is important that you have a realistic idea of what type of results that you are going to get if you go through with the procedure. Ask your dentist to show you before and after pictures of similar work that they have done.

  • Dental Health Conditions That Could Affect The Alignment Of Your Child's Teeth

    Many children eventually require braces to correct the alignment of their teeth. However, they may not be predisposed to crooked teeth. Sometimes, other factors are involved. Multiple dental conditions can affect the alignment of your child's teeth. Here are a few of them: Short Frenulum The frenulum is the small membrane that connects your child's tongue to the floor of his or her mouth. Although this membrane is a normal component of your child's mouth, if it is too short, it can affect the alignment of the lower teeth, causing a gap or large space between the two teeth in the center of your little one's lower palate.

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    A New Smile Was the Best Investment of My Life

    I grew up in a home with parents who did not insist on good dental hygiene. By the time I was old enough to know better, some damage had already been done. I had many cavities, crooked teeth, and some discoloration on my teeth. I knew it would not be easy to take my smile from where it was to where it is today, but I was determined to finally have nice teeth. I visited a dentist who was very nice and never judged me. We made a dental plan together. Spreading the procedures out over time made it much easier to afford them. I now have almost perfect teeth after all that hard work! I created this blog to help others who have dental problems that stem from bad childhood habits know there is hope! It is never too late to start seeing the dentist!