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Do you notice your child sucking their thumb often? Thumb sucking is a natural reflex for children. Sucking on thumbs, fingers, pacifiers, or other objects often make babies and young children feel secure and happy and may help them learn about their world. Also,...

Tooth whitening (or bleaching) is a simple, non-invasive dental treatment used to change the color of natural tooth enamel and is an ideal way to enhance the beauty of your smile. Because having whiter teeth has now become the number one aesthetic concern of most...

Everyone wants a beautiful smile they can showcase to the world. For some, the idea of having a mouthful of braces is even worse than the idea of crooked teeth. If this sounds like you, you might be a good candidate for Invisible Braces. Dr. Elizabeth Haynes is a...

Scheduling professional teeth cleanings and dental exams are important in maintaining good health and appearance. However, not only is good oral hygiene important for your smile, but it also contributes to your overall health playing an important part in the...

A gap tooth, or diastema, are often a worry of appearance for many people. Sometimes they even may grow further, or become a cause of discomfort and pain for people. Many seek treatment to help fix a diastema and the issues it causes. A diastema usually occurs between...

For the first few days after your root canal procedure, your tooth may still be in some minimal pain, tenderness, and feel sensitive due to natural tissue inflammation, especially if there was pain or infection before the procedure. You may also feel some tenderness...

It’s very important to keep your braces clean during orthodontic treatment. It can be very difficult to brush, floss, and keep your braces free of food and debris. Many people say taking care of teeth with braces takes three times as long as taking care of teeth...

The American Academy of Orthodontists (AAO) recommends that your child have an orthodontic examination by age seven. By this age, your child’s teeth have developed enough to where the subtle problems can be spotted with jaw growth and emerging teeth. The first reason...