Many people wonder why they have crooked or crowded teeth.   These orthodontic problems can have one or more contributing factors.  In this article, we will cover some of the reasons people have crooked teeth. Small Jaws When we say “small jaws”, we specifically refer to the length and width of the dental arch.  A dental arch is the U-shaped[…]

This is a very interesting question that, instead of inviting a response, invites more questions.  Can you?  Of course, you can.  But why do you want to? As your dentist who cares about you and wants you to receive the best treatment possible, while also meeting your smile goals, we will have to ask some important questions first.  The purpose[…]

Well, that depends on what you mean by “implant dentures”.  Implants can support dentures that are removable and full mouth restorations that you cannot remove.  We’ll discuss both and explain the differences here. Implant-Supported Removable Dentures When someone is missing all of the teeth in an arch (or needs to have all remaining teeth removed . . .), we can[…]

Unless you are between the ages of six and thirteen years old, a loose tooth is a serious problem.  Regardless of the cause, the first thing you need to do is see your dentist as soon as possible.  In this article, we will discuss the various causes of loose teeth, the necessary treatment, and the long-term consequences. What Causes a[…]

While professional teeth whitening is always the best, most reliable choice, we understand that many people want to purchase something over-the-counter.  Whatever the reason, you can achieve successful teeth whitening results with some over-the-counter products. With the wide range of over-the-counter products advertised as teeth whiteners, it can be difficult for consumers to know which to choose and whether it[…]