If you have questions about bad breath, like many people do, our dentists, Drs. Calder and Durr, are more than happy to help you find the answers you’re looking for. The more you know, the better chance you have of solving the bad breath and achieving the pristine breath you deserve. To help you, they… Read more »
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Building a Better Smile with Straighter Teeth
Enhancing your smile begins with making sure your teeth are in their proper alignment. If your teeth are not in their proper alignment, you can be at a much greater risk for tooth decay. This is because plaque buildup and debris can hide out in the recesses between the misaligned teeth. It is also easier… Read more »
Dental Goals for 2018
Another great year has ended! Along with your regular New Year’s resolutions, Drs. Calder, Durr, and Short suggest that you have a few dental resolutions. These goals can help your smile shine in the years to come! Brush Your Teeth for a Full Two Minutes Although most individuals only brush their teeth for about 45… Read more »
Adults Can Still Achieve Their Dream Smile With Orthodontic Treatment
Do you wish you underwent orthodontic treatment as a teen so you had the perfect smile now? If so, it’s not too late for you! Adults can benefit from orthodontic treatment too. In fact, more and more adults are aligning their smiles with braces and other orthodontic treatments. If you want your perfect smile, you… Read more »
Wisdom Teeth Removal
Sadly, wisdom teeth have caused pain for lots of our patients. Do you have wisdom teeth or third molars? Have you noted any pain in your mouth where a third molar would be? If so, you should call us to pencil in an examination for you. Here are some things you can do to hamper… Read more »
Maintaining Dentures
We won’t lie: dentures can take a lot of effort. However, the benefits really are worth it. Here are some tips on treating dentures. Once you’ve received dentures, you’ll be able to speak properly and chew food again, and your smile will be full again. To preserve your regained dental health, ensure that you keep… Read more »
A Dental Cap Might Be Needed to Treat a Large Cavity on One of Your Child’s Teeth
Children are biologically hard-wired to seek out calories from sweet foods and beverages. This evolutionary adaptation was once essential for a child’s survival as they learned what prehistoric foods we’re good to eat. In the modern age, our nutritional palate is rife with ready access to sweet substances. All of the residual sugar introduced to… Read more »
Making Broken Smiles Shine Again
If your smile is broken, have no fear. There is no smile so broken that modern dentistry cannot make it shine once more – whether that means restoring your natural teeth back to their former glory or replacing them with new natural-looking tooth replacements. The first option is a tooth restorative procedure. Here are some… Read more »
The Benefits of Chewing Gum
Have you ever heard that chewing gum can help your or your child’s smile? This is true in certain cases. But what determines whether gum is helpful or detrimental to your smile? Dr. Calder, Dr. Timothy Durr, Dr. Clarke Short, and our team are happy to guide you in this matter. Chewing Gum With Sugar… Read more »
A Retainer Will Be Necessary After Your Braces Have Been Removed
Each braces adjustment at Dr. ’s orthodontic clinic served to tension the orthodontic hardware to bring your teeth closer to their ideal alignment. Time and multiple adjustments will eventually fully correct the position and orientation of your teeth. Once this has been achieved Dr. can uninstall your braces. However, this is not the end of… Read more »
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