Is Tooth Decay Contagious?
Your mouth has a thriving community of bacteria. There are from 200-300 types. But relatively few cause tooth decay. Bacteria that cause decay are in the mutans streptococcus family. The bacteria mix with sugar. This…
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3 Behind-The-Scenes Dental Advances For Kentucky
Today’s <~URVArticle~ focuses on some nifty dentistry advances that are used behind the scenes to benefit Burlington dentists and dental patients alike. Digital imaging is not just for Instagram, Tumblr, and Pinterest, many cutting-edge Kentucky…
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Is My Child Too Young For Braces?
It can be difficult to know when your youngster might need braces to straighten their teeth, especially because teeth can fall out over a period of years. Oftentimes, not all adult teeth will grow straight…
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Dispelling 6 Common Misconceptions About Wisdom Teeth
What are wisdom teeth? Wisdom teeth are the last set of molars in the back of the mouth. It is ordinarily the case that there is not enough room in the mouth for wisdom teeth…
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Damon Smiles, Invisalign, Ceramic, And Lingual Braces
Today’s article provides specifics about some of the newest types of braces for kids. Two proprietary orthodontic systems advertised in the Cincinnati area are Invisalign and Damon Smiles. Damon Smiles has created a new device used…
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Help For Kids With Bite Problems
When the upper part of the jaw and the lower part of the jaw are not the same sizes, it often leads to biting problems. Overbites and Underbites When the lower jaw is smaller than…
