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 at some of them,
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 solid foundation for other cosmetic enhancements.
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 by Jane Symons found that one in nine people worry about our breath,
Sodium consumption has always been understand as bad for overall health. Too much dietary sodium is strongly associated with high blood pressure, according to the American Heart Association. In this blog post, Dr. Mark Reichman weighs in on sodium’s affect on your oral health?
We generally visualize sodium as salt. But salt in itself does not damage tooth enamel.
Bacteria, it’s good, it’s bad, it’s everywhere!
But what exactly is the purpose of bacteria do? Especially in your mouth? Not all bacteria are bad; some are actually necessary to maintain a proper hygienic balance.
Learn more about oral bacteria from Dr. Mark Reichman.
Fact 1
“Oral bacteria”
Putting off treatment for tooth loss could have lasting damage on your oral health. Without teeth, the entire oral system and health is handicapped. Untreated tooth failure causes further tooth loss and subsequent bone damage. Also, missing a tooth is a hinderance to your overall mental well-being!
Did you know that patients who are missing teeth are at an increased risk for developing vitamin deficiencies?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, dental caries (tooth decay) is the most common chronic disease of children in the United States.
Teeth are made of a type of bone. While this leads us to believe that they are formidable against biological deterioration, exposure to the elements in our mouth actually threatens their long-term health.