Family Dentistry and Dental Specialists Group

When you consider some of the common chronic medical conditions that children suffer, what do you think of? Obesity? Autism? Asthma? ADHD? All of those are common and important medical conditions that parents are rightfully concerned about across the country. But what about cavities?  Cavities — also called childhood caries or tooth decay — are one of the most common chronic diseases affecting American children. Just how common? According to the United States’ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in five kids between the age of five and 11 have at least one untreated decayed tooth. Kids between the age of five and 19 were twice as likely to have cavities than kids from higher-income households. These facts are more important than you might realize. Cavities cause pain and infections that can interfere with your kids eating, speaking, learning and playing. One October 2016 study found that children with poor oral health also did more poorly at school and missed more class...

                      Invisalign is one of the most well known and marketed cosmetic and orthodontic dentistry solutions available on the market today. Millions of people all over the world have achieved their goal of straighter teeth quickly and comfortably with Invisalign’s clear and removable aligners. Popular as Invisalign is, though, we know many people have many questions. Here are answers to some of the most common questions we receive.  Do you wear aligners 24/7? No. This is one of the biggest ways that Invisalign differs from old school braces. You’ll take your aligners out to eat and drink (anything other than cool water), to brush and floss, and for the occasional selfie or intimate moment. Keep in mind, though, that your treatment plan and schedule is based on you wearing the aligners for 22 hours daily. Your aligners only work when you’re wearing them. If you leave them out for too long, it’ll take you longer to ac...