Many people consider orthodontic screenings to be the realm of teenagers. It is likely that the idea comes from the fact that more teenagers wear braces than young children or adults. At any age, a visit to your Reston orthodontist can be a great start in correcting crooked teeth. By starting early, though, you may save your child more problems, and save you money in the long run.

When it comes to children, an early start with orthodontic screenings may prevent them from...

More and more dentists are offering their patients the latest advances in laser dentistry techniques to treat a whole host of dental and mouth issues including gum disease and, oddly enough, even fever blisters.

Gum disease explained

Gum disease (also called periodontal disease) can occur in teenagers and adults and is a condition where naturally occurring, yet bacteria-infested, plaque builds up on the tissues and bones of teeth. When this plaque is not removed through...

Bruxism is the term that refers to an incessant grinding and clenching of the teeth, unintentionally, and at inappropriate times. Bruxers (persons with bruxism) are often unaware that they have developed this habit, and often do not know that treatment is available until damage to the mouth and teeth has been done. Damage caused by bruxism often includes the following symptoms. However, each individual may experience symptoms differently.

The cause of bruxism is not...

Who says you need to go to a dentist or buyLos Angeles tooth whiteningproducts to whiten stained teeth? Most of us probably don’t know but we can achieve whiter teeth without leaving the comforts of our home. Just look for these things: strawberries, charcoal powder and baking soda. You will surely be amazed of what nature has in store for you.

One alternative forLos Angeles teeth whiteningare strawberries. After eating, rinse the food from your mouth. Clean your...

With medical and dental tourism in the news so often, and the amazing amounts of money that can be saved by travelling for treatment, some people are just rushing into the process without considering all the implications involved. Here are ten reasons why you shouldn't travel for dental treatment abroad.
1.You want Accelerated Treatment- Your local dentist has told you that the work you want done will take four months! You have heard that Dentists in other countries will be able to...

Gum disease can be a potential wrecker, not only to your aesthetic worth but also to your lifestyle. Although many might think it's a small thing, imagine having to go through the entire day with a nagging gum defect that can be painful and distracting at the same time.

If you find yourself diagnosed with a gum disease, chances are you might be already taking medications to prevent these gum diseases from continuing. Likely, you'll also have had a visit to the dentist to...

Fillings replace decayed tooth tissue. If even small amounts of decay are left in place, they’ll continue to spread and eventually the tooth will need a crown, a “root canal”, or extraction. Even then, untreated decay will spread further, into the gums and bone, and into the blood circulation, which will carry it to all other parts of the body. In this way dental health can directly impair general health.

So fillings are essential for most of us. Dentists...

They sneak up quietly, like little ninjas, and steal your enamel when you least expect it!

It sounds like a really bad plot for a horror movie, doesn’t it? Not to be confused with the movie Darkness Falls, in which an evil spirit visits people in the guise of the Tooth Fairy, this isn’t the plot of a bad movie, but a serious problem that affects your teeth.

Every day, more and more people are exercising and eating better so they can live...

Were you planning on replacing a missing tooth with a dental implant until your dentist told you that it’s impossible without bone grafting? Relax. Bone grafting is a common procedure done when there is insufficient bone volume to support a dental implant. All bone grafting does is supplement your bone with replacement bone.

Where Does The Bone Come From?

While the most ideal replacement for missing bone is an autograft, or comes from...

There are so many people that are grinding teeth during nocturnal hours. Because people usually are not aware what happens when they are asleep, teeth grinding while sleeping is usually not paid with particular attention.

You may not be aware of it, but there is a great chance that you are suffering from this condition. Teeth grinding while sleeping is not actually a disease, but it is becoming a popular concern among people.

You may not be able to directly tell if...