Want to do better in business, become more sociable and add romance into your life? Your smile could be the one secret you need to work on. Healthy smiling can give you more than admiring looks. A smiling face will portray you as an outgoing, intelligent person worth knowing. Unfortunately, our smiles inevitably change with … Continue reading
As we grow older, our smiles age along with us. Although many of us consider wrinkles the only visual indicator of our age, your dental orientation can make you appear younger or older than you are. Chewing and grinding food for years make our teeth very likely to wear down in some places. The wear … Continue reading
What causes gums to bleed? Surprisingly, the same bacteria that can contribute to halitosis (chronic bad breath.) The health of your gums plays an integral role in preserving and stabilizing your teeth. Unfortunately, they usually don’t get as much attention as teeth do. That’s why it can catch you off guard when they suddenly seem … Continue reading
Invisalign makes it convenient for adults to straighten their teeth in a subtle way. The translucent, nearly invisible alignment trays don’t attract the same attention you would see with traditional Sussex County braces. Instead, the removable devices blend in with your teeth so that you can go about your day as if there’s nothing there … Continue reading
There are two big factors that come into play when someone starts to consider getting dental implants. One is whether they qualify for the treatment (physically and medically, that is) and the other is how much the dental implants cost. Although it’s common to see ads that say things like “Dental Implants starting at $900”, … Continue reading
Periodontists, soft tissue experts, gum doctors…what do all of these terms have in common? They refer to a type of dental specialist who specifically focuses on treating conditions related to your gingiva, or gum tissue. Gum doctors provide additional tissue therapies that aren’t usually found in a traditional dental office. If you need a gum … Continue reading
Finding a dentist in Georgetown that accepts Medicaid can be challenging. By the time you find one, they may not even have enough available appointments to make it possible to be seen. But when you’re able to connect with a Medicaid dental team of providers, you have access to better flexibility, expanded services, and can … Continue reading
What’s the leading cause of tooth loss? No, it’s not cavities. It’s gum disease, also known as periodontitis or periodontal disease. Even though a lot of people blame tooth loss as something that “runs in their family”, gum disease is a preventable and treatable dental condition. The earlier you catch and treat it, the better … Continue reading
“Malocclusion” is the term dentists and orthodontists use to describe a misaligned bite. When teeth are crooked, crowded, gapped, or the jaws don’t line up properly, the condition is called a malocclusion. Crooked teeth are one of the most common malocclusions that braces can fix. But depending on the severity of your tooth alignment and … Continue reading
Looking for the best orthodontist in Sussex County? You’ll want to choose an experienced provider who offers a wide range of braces for adults, teens, and children. Finding an orthodontic office that works with your insurance can minimize your costs and make getting braces as affordable as possible! Depending on what types of braces you’re … Continue reading
