Many people think of braces as something for children and teens, so it might surprise you to know that of the 4 million people wearing them, about 25% are adults. Braces have helped people for years straighten misaligned teeth, but did you know that braces come in more forms than the...
Dental hygiene is often overlooked, and a common result is bad breath. About 30% of people complain about bad breath, and estimates reveal that one in four people deal with bad breath, making it one of the most common reasons for dental checkups behind tooth decay and gum disease. While...
Worldwide estimates show that 2.3 billion people have dental caries (tooth decay in their permanent teeth), making improving dental health a priority to prevent many conditions that can affect long-term oral health. Taking care of the healthy teeth is a great start, but for the ones already damaged, dental crowns, fillings, and bridges...
Millions of bacteria live in your mouth. Many are beneficial, while others can cause illness. These bacteria can be found on your tongue, palate, tonsils, and inside your cheeks. Improper dental care can lead to the bad bacteria wreaking havoc on your teeth. That can lead to tooth decay, making it...
Self-confidence is a significant part of our identities, and it helps us feel good enough to take chances and make choices. A lot of things can make you less confident about yourself. Something as simple as being unhappy with your smile can affect your self-image and make you less likely...
Teeth are vital to digestion by chewing and breaking down foods. They are also essential in how we speak. Taking care of them helps prevent issues that can affect your whole body. Even if you are someone who brushes and flosses regularly, you can still experience dental health issues that...
Taking care of your teeth is vital to your dental and overall health, and a State Of Oral Health Report reveals. The report shows that 74% of adults and 88% of children saw their dentist in 2020, and 93% of adults were planning to see their dentist the following year. ...
Millions of people deal with problems with their teeth, and dental appliances, like bridges, retainers, implants, and dentures, are often great solutions. With 4 million people (25% of which are adults) in the United States wearing braces and an increasing number of adults getting implants and dentures due to tooth...
With hundreds of millions of Americans living with missing teeth or no teeth at all, it’s no wonder dental implants have become a popular choice for teeth replacement. Boasting a 95% success rate, dental implants are safe and effective. But, once you’re procedure is complete, how long does it take...
As your children mature, they will go through several growth spurts that mark specific stages of development. As they reach puberty (ages 8-13 for girls and 10-15 for boys), they start making the hormonal changes that will continue into adulthood. It is also during this time that many kids deal...
Eating and speaking are things people generally take for granted, but millions of Americans who don’t take proper care of their teeth can affect their ability to do both. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over 26% of United States adults are dealing with untreated tooth...
Braces have been an important part of dental health for decades, with 4 million people wearing them today (and 25% of that total being worn by adults). Braces can be used to adjust and correct many dental conditions, including crowded, crooked, or otherwise misaligned teeth. So, to help make your...
Tooth extractions are common, and a 2020 study reveals that in patients ranging from 23 to 91 that dental caries (cavities and tooth decay) and periodontal disease are the most common reasons for the procedure. Some discomfort is expected in these procedures, but a common complication of extractions is a...
People avoid the dentist for many reasons, including fear, anxiety, cost, and previous negative experiences. Unfortunately, when left unchecked, dental problems can cause issues in other parts of the body. And the longer you wait to see the dentist, the more difficult the issues are to treat. Even if you...
Tooth loss is a problem for millions of Americans, and it happens for many reasons. Plenty of people will lose teeth due to gum disease, untreated tooth decay, oral cancer, and chronic diseases. Regardless of why you may lose teeth, there are multiple options to choose from to manage tooth...
Tooth loss is a reality for millions of Americans, as an estimated 178 million are missing at least one tooth, and about 40 million have no teeth at all. And the problem worsens as you age, tooth decay, injury, and gum disease being primary reasons for tooth loss for most...
With one in four adults in the United States dealing with untreated tooth decay, it’s more essential than ever to make every effort to take care of your teeth. Tooth decay leads to gum disease, tooth loss, and even chronic diseases like arthritis, heart disease, and stroke without regular dental...
Broken teeth are one of the most common causes of tooth loss. Tooth pain, including sudden sensitivity to hot or cold food and drink, pain after eating sweets, and discomfort while chewing or biting are all indications you could be dealing with a broken tooth. Your teeth can crack or...
According to the American College of Prosthodontists, an estimated 178 million Americans are missing at least one tooth, and 40 million are missing all of them. That means millions of Americans are dealing with a variety of dental problems bad enough to require tooth extractions. That could include problems, like...
With aging, your body witnesses a lot of changes. Among them, your metabolism slows down, your bones get thinner, your hair thins and greys, and you notice more wrinkles. With wrinkles, one of the most common areas people seek treatment is the face. The common facial wrinkles include lip wrinkles,...
It’s not uncommon to underestimate the importance of dental health. Fact is, millions of people experience some form of dental pain bad enough to seek relief. The American Dental Association’s (ADA) Health Policy Institute estimates that 2.2 million people visit emergency departments every year. The problem is, hospitals aren’t equipped...
Millions of people are dealing with some type of dental problem every day. According to a recent article from the Scientific American, 90% of people have dental misalignment, and 75% have issues with wisdom teeth properly emerging from gums. The result of these issues can mean problems later in life....
Tooth loss in the United States is an issue for many adults. In fact, 120 million have lost at least one tooth, and up to 36 million have no teeth remaining at all. Dental implants are a way to restore missing teeth with a strong prosthetic that stays in place....
Worldwide, oral disease affects the lives of 3.9 billion people. That makes it the most prevalent health condition in the world, according to a Global Burden of Disease study. Conditions like tooth decay and gum disease affect children and adults alike, and tooth brushing is a vital way of promoting...
When you’re happy, you want to smile. And when you smile, you don’t want to feel self-conscious about it. And there are plenty of things people don’t like about their smile, including showing too much gum, thin lips, marionette lines. Fortunately, these can be treated with Botox®. Often when you...
An extraction can be an effective treatment, but it can sometimes mean your pain gets worse before it gets better, especially if you develop dry sockets. This painful condition occurs after nearly a third of all wisdom teeth removals. With odds like these, it’s no wonder you’re seeking advice on...
When you have tooth pain, it affects every part of your day. You might think a little rest and some over-the-counter pain medication will make it go away, but you could be simply putting a band-aid on a more serious problem; an oral health condition that requires a dental procedure...
Are you the parent of a teen who doesn’t want to go to school with braces? Or maybe you wore braces as a child but some misalignment problems have returned as an adult. Whatever has brought you here, there’s one thing for certain: you need a convenient option to fix...
You’ve been to the dentist enough times to know that having a good dental hygiene routine is essential if you want to avoid cavities and other problems with your teeth. The truth is that even if you’ve mastered your brushing technique and never miss a day of flossing, it might...
For many people, hearing the words root canal causes extreme anxiety. Though it might not be the news you want to hear, root canals are one of the most common and successful dental treatments. In fact, dentists around the country perform 15 million root canals each year. And with our...
Everyone wants a perfect smile. If your smile is less than amazing, but you don’t want to sacrifice your comfort and lifestyle to fix it, Invisalign® might be right for you. At All Bright Dental, located in Mamaroneck, New York, and Stamford, Connecticut, our team of dental experts led by...
A missing tooth can make you feel self-conscious about your smile, but many people don’t realize that it can have repercussions for your health, too. A large gap in your teeth can cause the remaining teeth to become crooked or misaligned, putting you at a higher risk of problems like...
It may seem like a good idea to hang onto something with “wisdom” in its name, but sometimes your wisdom teeth can cause serious problems for your oral health. These teeth, known as your third set of molars, usually start becoming an issue between 17 and 21 years of age....
