Jun 19, 2019 | Blog, Oral Health
Thumb-sucking is a normal habit in children. It is a reflex that calms them and causes them to feel more secure, and it can even help them sleep. But, if it persists, thumb-sucking can cause various dental problems. As permanent teeth are replacing the milk teeth...
Jun 5, 2019 | Blog, Cosmetic Gum Surgery
Ankyloglossia, better known as tongue-tie, is a condition that limits the tongue’s range of motion. It happens when the lingual frenulum (the band of tissue between the bottom of your tongue and the floor of your mouth) is too tight, short, or thick. The lingual...
May 2, 2019 | Blog, Tooth Extraction
Picture this: After lunch, you and a few friends decide to go for a walk through the park. The sun is shining and, as people picnic and dogs chase after tennis balls, a live band starts to play a familiar melody. Then, just as you’re about to tell your friends how...
Apr 11, 2019 | Blog, Oral Health
Everybody knows about dental braces. A lot of us sported them or knew lots of people who did during our younger years. Around 4 million Americans are wearing braces presently, and they are the top used form of adolescent orthodontics. We’ve collected a short...
