Playing sports is very beneficial for not only children but everyone! It not only exercises your body but teaches many helpful life skills, like teamwork, time management, and problem-solving. While extracurricular activities have so many positive aspects, you want to be sure to protect you and your family from any type of injury, including ones to the teeth. The National Youth Sports Foundation reports that an athlete is about 60 times more likely to end up with dental damage when they aren’t wearing a custom mouthguard. Read on to learn more about the importance and benefits of your child wearing one.

If you’re familiar with Invisalign aligners, you probably know that they’re a popular alternative to traditional braces due to their convenience and subtlety. Rather than relying on a series of metal brackets and wires, the system uses special, transparent plastic trays that slowly shift the teeth into their intended, healthy positions. However, sometimes teeth are stubborn and might resist moving like they’re supposed to—and there are quite a few reasons for this! Here’s more from your dentist about why this sometimes happens and some tips to help you keep your treatment progress right on track.

156 million Americans have dental insurance. If you pay monthly premiums for your dental coverage, your insurance recommends choosing a dentist in their network. However, you can choose any dentist that accepts your coverage, but there are a few things you should know before you choose an out-of-network practice.

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An exciting part of your child’s life is when they lose a baby tooth. Here comes the tooth fairy! Most children begin to lose their primary pearly whites around the age of six due to their permanent ones pushing through the gums. However, things don’t always go as planned and sometimes a tooth extraction will be needed for your little one’s oral health. Read on to learn the reasons for a baby tooth removal and some necessary information for you if your child will be going through the procedure.

Most people are born with imperfect smiles. Paired with damage that occurs as you get older, it’s not uncommon to want to undergo cosmetic dentistry to give you your smile an upgrade. Dental bonding is a popular cosmetic treatment because it can correct a range of laws, including discoloration, small gaps between teeth, chips, cracks, misshapen teeth, and minor alignment problems. As common as this treatment is, how long can you expect it to last? Keep reading to learn whether cosmetic bonding is permanent as well as factors that can affect your bonded teeth.