Common Myths About Braces
Your teeth should give you something to smile about. But if they’re not straight and even, then you may be conscious about your grin. That’s okay! You’re not alone and there is a solution to this fear. If you are considering braces, there are many common myths about them. Dr Mark Reichman takes a look […]
Smile! Your Teeth Are Beautiful
Braces can be scary. But they are a great option to make you look good and feel great! An incorrect bite (malocclusion) can be adjusted through the dental specialty of orthodontics. By moving misaligned teeth we may be able to transform your smile without any other dental work, or it could serve as a more […]
Dentistry and Sleep Apnea
What is sleep apnea? Sleep apnea is a sleeping disorder where there are abnormal breaks in breathing or shallow breathing while sleeping. Pauses can last for seconds to minutes and can happen several times within an hour. There are three kinds of sleep apnea. The most common type is OSA, or obstructive sleep apnea. This is is […]
Stop These Bad Habits to Improve Your Oral Health
Sometimes, you can brush and floss regularly, get routine dental cleanings, and somehow, there are still problems with your oral health. You oral surgeon may point out problems like your teeth being discolored, enamel wearing away, or gums showing signs of swelling. You’re doing every step of dental hygiene the right way – so what’s wrong? A bad […]
A Life Changing Surgery
Cleft Palate Surgery Cleft lips and palates are birth defects that occur when a baby’s lip or mouth do not form properly during pregnancy. This results in an opening, or a disconnect on either the child’s lip, roof of the mouth, or both. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, cleft lips and cleft palates […]
6 Glasses of Water A Day, Keeps the Dentist Away
Fitness buffs all know the benefits of staying cleansed and hydrated by drinking plenty of water. But did you know regularly drinking tap water can greatly benefit your oral health? Dr. Mark Reichman wants you hydrate. For your oral health. Despite widely held misconceptions about tap water, experts agree that the water that comes right from […]
Understanding Facial Reconstructive Surgery
Facial reconstructive surgery is developing rapidly to treat a variety of cases. For example, face transplants have been performed successfully in the U.S. and around the world in recent years. Through partially new or donated faces, people with severely deformed faces, some people are given a second chance at life. However, these surgeries are highly complicated, they […]
What Can You Do When You Lose a Molar?
If you can’t see the missing tooth, does it truly matter? The answer is: Yes! Just because people don’t see it everyday, it doesn’t mean it doesn’t affect your overall oral health. A surprising number of the U.S. population (some 70% of people) may be missing a tooth. This missing tooth is usually one of the back molars. The […]
Bad Breath Myths Debunked
No one wants bad breath! In fact, it’s one of the top “deal-breakers” for people going on first dates. If you meet someone, you may like everything about this. But if you’re getting close to their face and trying to be romantic, no one wants a whiff of bad breath. A poll recently released in the Daily Mail […]
5 Celebrities Before & After Dental Care
Even the celebrities we respect and admire weren’t born with perfect teeth. We have pretty high standards for beauty in Hollywood and across the US and Canada. A nice smile, perfect hair, a slender build. Nice white teeth are naturally part of the image of perfection. Celebrity dental work is one way to see how […]