Unlocking the Secrets of Lingual Braces!
Ever heard of orthodontic appliances that hide out behind your teeth while working their magic? Yes, we’re talking about lingual braces! Unlike the shiny metal braces conspicuous to everyone, these orthodontic appliances are all about keeping things on the down...
Why Am I Getting Dry Mouth Even after Drinking Water?
How often have you noticed your mouth feeling as dry as a desert, no matter how much water you gulped down? Dry mouth, or xerostomia, occurs when your saliva-producing glands fail to secrete enough saliva to keep your mouth moist. While it might sound like a minor...
5 Causes of Hypodontia or Missing Teeth
Hypodontia, the scientific name for missing one or more teeth, is a puzzle up to 7% of the population deal with. (Al-Ani et al.) But here’s the good news: orthodontic care has some pretty neat solutions up its sleeve! From cool tech-like implants to gap-filling...
Everything You Need to Know About Tongue Thrusting
Tongue thrusting might sound like a cool ninja move, but it’s actually something many of our patients do without even realizing it. It occurs when the tongue pushes against your teeth when you swallow, talk, or rest. Over time, this pushing movement shifts your...