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Many believe that visiting your dentist is enough to correct any and all issues involving the mouth. False. Dental work can restore damaged teeth, but orthodontics is important to realign crooked and misaligned teeth. Orthodontists to teeth is like a dermatologist to skin, it is the specialization that allows orthodontists to effectively treat teeth. What do Orthodontists Treat? The positioning of your teeth and jaw will affect the way your top and bottom teeth touch. When they do not come together properly, this is called a malocclusion or a bad ‘bite.’ Habits such as finger sucking, teeth grinding, poor diet and poor oral hygiene increase the risk of malocclusion or make any existing malocclusion worse. Oral health issues that require treatment from an orthodontist include: Crowded Teeth Gaps between Teeth…

In this day and age, cosmetic dental options are on the rise. There are options for whitening and shaping teeth, closing and replacing them as well. Plus, the tools and techniques available to us and other dentists are widely varied and ever growing. Here in Milton, many clients come in seeking cosmetic dental options for their teeth. However, lack of knowledge that can help them decide what they really want. As a Dental Center, we look out for our clients, so we will be going in depth about what some of the cosmetic dental options are! Teeth Whitening More often than not, you see beautiful white teeth on TV and hope by getting your teeth cleaned by your dentist, you might get the same thing. However, it is not that…

To put it simply, orthodontics is a branch of dentistry that treats malocclusion, which is a condition in which the teeth are not properly positioned. When your mouth closes this results in an improper bite. Here are Dr. Oksana Dental Care, we understand our clients do not know much about it, so we are writing this article to give those people important information. Types of Treatment An orthodontists job can include several tasks, such as closing wide gaps between teeth, aligning the tips of the teeth, and straightening crooked teeth. They also improve your ability chew food, boost the longevity of your gums and prevent the long-term wear of your teeth. Devices To help achieve their goal, a dentist can use a variety of devices. The most common of them…

Everyone wants a good looking white smile. It improves confidence and makes you more attractive to look at. However achieving great looking white teeth is difficult, and even harder to maintain. Here at the Dental Office of Dr. Oksana Pikh, we understand that more than anyone else.  There are many complicated and money-consuming methods available, then there are smaller, daily things you can do as well to achieve what you want. We will be talking about some tips and advice to take to ensure the great look of your teeth! Using Soft Toothbrushes Using firm and hard bristles can wear away at your teeth’s protective cover, such as the enamel that makes your teeth appear white. Hence, dentists always recommend you use soft bristles to brush your teeth. Properly Brushing…

Children need strong, healthy teeth to chew their food, speak and have a good-looking smile. What’s more, a good diet is essential for a child’s growth and development. Almost all foods, including milk or vegetables, have some type of sugar, which can contribute to tooth decay. To help control the amount of sugar your child consumes, always try to read food labels and choose foods and beverages that are low in added sugars. Also, select beverages, such as water, that hydrate and contribute to good nutrition.

1. Taking Care of Your Toothbrush For healthy teeth, take care of your toothbrush. Rinse it well after toothbrushing. Then, in an upright position, make sure to store it out in the open. Plenty of air flow around the bristles will help keep your brush dry; microorganisms that can grow on your toothbrush tend to thrive in a moist environment. When it is no longer effective, get a new one. The American Dental Association recommends replacing toothbrushes every three to four months, although with children you may need to change sooner. Keep an eye out for frayed, worn bristles. 2. Tongue Brushing Brush your tongue to help fight the bacteria in your mouth. Tongue brushing is not only essential for keeping your teeth healthy, it also helps to stop bad breath. Try…

Thanks to advances in oral care, people no longer have to walk around with stained or yellow teeth. These days, brightening your smile is as easy as visiting your dental professional for a whitening treatment or purchasing one of the many at-home treatment options available. Although these methods do help to produce a brighter smile, in order to keep teeth white, you must combine your efforts. Here are three proven methods for doing so: Practice Good Oral Hygiene Practicing good oral hygiene is essential for anyone who wants to keep his teeth white. Make a point of brushing your teeth immediately after you eat - this is especially true if you are consuming foods and beverages that are known to stain teeth. Consider using a whitening toothbrush twice a day…