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Understanding Pacifiers and Thumb-Sucking
November 10, 2025Both pacifiers and thumb-sucking are natural self-soothing habits among infants and toddlers. These behaviors often provide comfort, help children fall asleep, and ease stress. However, while these habits are normal in early development, prolonged thumb-sucking or extended pacifier use can affect dental alignment and jaw growth over time. According to the American Dental Association (ADA), most children stop these […]
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The Dangerous New Trend of ‘Gap Bands’ – DIY Braces Popular with Teens
February 25, 2019Teenagers all over the United States have been taking part in a DIY braces trend called “gap bands.” These bands are used as a way to remove a gap between teeth. There are websites catering specifically to teens that sell gap band products. But please beware that this is a very dangerous trend and can […]
Famous People Who Were Dentists on the Side
February 11, 2019There are many people in history who are known for doing amazing or even infamous things. However, what we don’t always hear about are the day jobs these people worked. It may surprise you to learn that some of these well-known people were actually dentists before going on to make history for something else. Famous […]
Over-the-Counter Teeth Whitening
January 28, 2019Teeth whitening is a billion-dollar industry. In fact, in 2016, more than $1.4 billion dollars was spent on teeth-whitening products in the U.S. alone. Teeth whitening as we know it now has been continuously improving since the 1980’s. Both with in-office treatments and take-home gels. But because people are often concerned with the cost of […]
How to Properly Clean Your Dental Retainer
January 14, 2019Once your orthodontic treatment is complete and you’ve achieved a straight, beautiful smile, you’ll need to wear a dental retainer. Your retainer will prevent your teeth from shifting out of position, which could cause you to need braces again in the future! Because your dental retainer is going to be a part of your dental […]