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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Can Smiling Add Years to Your Life?
Get grinning! According to a study published in the Journal of Psychological Science, completed by researchers from Wayne State University, people who smile bigger can see their life increased by years. The study parsed through photos of 230 baseball players. They compared their smiles at the peak of their time in the sport and to frequency of […]
What Happens If You Avoid Dental Implant Treatment?
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 […]
Understanding Corrective Jaw Surgery
Corrective jaw surgery can radically enhance someone’s life. But who exactly seeks out this treatment? What are the symptoms of a dysfunctional jaw? Do you have a hard time biting, chewing, and swallowing food? Maybe you have a hard time closing your mouth completely even when you’re completely at rest, leading to a receding or protruding […]