When you are passionate about reaching a goal, the difference between success and failure often comes down to whether or not you follow a plan. The inconsistent effort is rarely effective. Do you have a goal to improve your smile? Perhaps you have not thought much about your teeth in the past but lately, have …
Many Burlingame area pediatric dentists provide braces for their young patients. California parents with a child who needs braces may wonder whether to seek an orthodontist for their child’s braces treatment or stick with their pediatric dentist. Pediatric dentist or orthodontist for kids’ braces? Let’s describe the differences between a pediatric dentist and an orthodontic …
Do you wince when you sip your morning coffee or cringe each time you brush or floss? Tooth sensitivity is no fun! Some orthodontic patients experience sensitivity after having their braces adjusted. Let’s discuss what to do to prevent or treat tooth sensitivity. The first line of defense against tooth sensitivity during orthodontic treatment is …
There are many perks to living long enough to be considered old. Waking up whenever you dang well, please. More time to devote to your favorite hobbies or humanitarian causes. Traveling. Grandchildren. It’s not all a picnic, however. Declining health, limited mobility, financial strains–clearly, aging is not for wimps. Though some challenges seniors face can’t …
Hello! Are you happy with your smile? If the answer is, ‘Not really because my teeth aren’t straight,’ then you may want to consider these 5 great reasons to achieve a beautiful smile with orthodontia. 1. Your treatment time may be shorter than you think. Depending on your alignment issues, you may be able to …
As a parent, it is not always easy to get your son or daughter to complete certain tasks. Oftentimes it is difficult to get children to want to brush their teeth twice per day. The good news is, you can find plenty of tips and tricks from a dental hygienist or dental websites. We’ve rounded …
Healthy oral hygiene is essential for overall physical health. That is why it is critical to teach your kids healthy habits from a young age. We are all taught early on in life that we are supposed to brush and floss our teeth two times each day. This is a good first step to learn, …
Has the pandemic affected my teen’s orthodontic treatment? The coronavirus pandemic has thrown a wrench into a lot of daily tasks and activities that used to be no problem to complete. If you have a teen with braces, you may wonder if you should make routine visits to your Burlingame orthodontist. In the early months …
Did you know that gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss among adults? Since braces make oral hygiene a bit more complicated, orthodontic patients need to be extra vigilant about keeping their teeth and gums healthy to prevent gum disease. Here are some simple ways to keep your teeth and gums healthy. If you …
Practicing proper dental hygiene during orthodontic treatment is critical. However, braces make it more difficult to keep teeth clean. A water flosser can help. Let’s discuss the history of the device and how it can help you keep your teeth clean. A water flosser is also known as an interdental cleaner, interdental irrigator, or water …
