In the past, braces were primarily used for teenagers or young adults who wanted to start their adult life with straighter teeth and a brighter smile. Because of the traditional wires and metal brackets, people who already started their careers were less likely to want standard braces on their teeth...

A primavera definitivamente surgiu. Onde quer que você viva, os dias estão ficando mais longos, as temperaturas estão ficando mais quentes e a estação de renovação está a todo vapor.   A primavera sempre traz novas esperanças e inspiração. É por isso que a primavera é o momen...

Visiting your dentist when you have a toothache or other dental problems will help you feel better. But seeing your dentist at least once per year for a teeth cleaning also offers many benefits.   Teeth cleaning is a fast, simple procedure that does more than simple brushing or flossing. ...

As the body ages, changes occur. Bones can become weaker. Muscle mass can shrink. Even the skin can dry out and wrinkle.   Your teeth and gums are not immune to aging. Like other parts of the body, over time they can weaken, deteriorate, and lose youthful vitality.   But regard...

Have you ever noticed how older adults usually don't like going to the dentist? There's actually a very good reason for that.   In the old days -- we're talking several decades ago when those same older adults were much younger -- the solution to many dental issues was to pull out the tee...

Dentist time, It seems as if everybody is busier these days. There's more to do, more to see, and just more of everything in general .   Between school, work, family, friends, and other responsibilities, it's easy to lose sight of what's truly important, such as the health of you and your...

The problem with making a dentist's appointment for yourself or a family member is that they often are made many months in advance. So it's not always easy to remember an appointment that you make today when it is finally time to visit your dentist.   Yet it is very important that you kee...

Cold and flu season in the US is in full swing. Between now and springtime, millions of people will have to deal with symptoms that include running nose, sneezing, head and chest congestion, and gastrointestinal problems.   The best way to avoid contracting a cold or the flu is to avoid p...

There used to be a time, not that long ago, when people would dread going to the dentist. Dental procedures like root canals, extractions, and even routine cleanings and exams could mean pain, suffering, and discomfort. Going to the dentist was low on the list of things you wanted to do.   ...

If you are gearing up for a big trip to a foreign country or even to another part of the US, it's a good idea to make the first stop on your journey your dentist's office.   Your oral health is important all the time, but especially when you are traveling overseas or domestically. If you ...