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Tongue Tie: What is it and Why Does My Baby Have It?
The tongue consists of an amazing group of muscles. These muscles work in harmony allowing us to properly chew, swallow, eat, speak, and breathe. In newborns, the tongue is crucial in palate development. Their tongue rests on the roof of their mouth and gently expands their upper palate as they grow. Your newborn’s tongue also…
Read MoreBonding vs. Veneers: A Beautiful, Confident Smile for Work and Life
Cosmetic dentistry can restore your smile. You might be finding that your teeth are getting in the way of your confidence. Maybe your teeth are chipped and cracked, uneven, or misaligned. Or perhaps they’re worn down from use, discolored, or have gaps between them. We’re here to break the good news to you: these problems…
Read MoreBad Breath and Covering It Up Is an Epidemic in America
Want to know how to safely get rid of halitosis? Bad breath, or halitosis, and covering it up is an American epidemic. It’s one thing to get a late start one morning and forget to clean your teeth. But when you dutifully follow a good oral hygiene routine and still find yourself having to watch…
Read MoreAre You Among the 47% of American Adults With This Disease?
Understanding America’s Gum Disease Epidemic A whopping 47% of U.S. adults have periodontal disease, also known as gum disease, in some form—that’s roughly 64 million people. When you look at the statistics for people over 65, that percentage goes up to 70%. But that’s not even the most alarming thing. Gum disease’s most dangerous statistic…
Read MoreThe Design and Reconstruction Involved in a Beautiful, Lasting Smile Makeover
Smile Makeover Near Chico, California Sometimes you may feel as if dentistry falls into two main categories: “ugly dentistry” for “bad teeth” and “pretty dentistry” for movie stars. But it doesn’t. Everyone deserves a smile makeover if they want to change the look or feel of their smile. Regardless of whether the treatment is preventive,…
Read MoreOur Top 10 Tips for a Healthy, Beautiful Smile
Want a healthy smile? Try these helpful tips. A healthy smile is the most beautiful smile there is! Food will taste better. Conversation will flow effortlessly. And, overall, daily life will be all the more sweeter. So how can you make sure your smile is in the best shape? Try these top 10 tips from…
Read MoreChoose Between Whiter Teeth Now or While You Sleep
Brighten your smile with Zoom! Whitening. Brighter, whiter teeth is a desire of many adults looking to freshen up their smile. Teeth whitening is the most popular cosmetic dentistry service and can also be an important step in a broader smile makeover treatment plan. There are a lot of options available that will give you…
Read More6 Reasons Patients Claim We’re the Best Dental Care Around
Why You Can Trust My Chico Dentist With Your Smile The dentist and dental care you choose for your smile has a big impact on your oral health. A great dentist you genuinely enjoy visiting can make you look forward to your dental care appointments, ignite new interest in what you can do with your…
Read MoreWhat is Myofunctional Therapy? A Brief Overview For Parents
How Dentists Treat Orofacial Disorders in Kids with Myofunctional Therapy As kids grow, their bodies are going through an incredible number of changes in a relatively short period of time. Sometimes this leads to the development of muscular or functional disorders relating to the face and mouth. These disorders are referred to as orofacial myofunctional…
Read MoreLearn About Your Options For Replacing Missing Teeth
Prosthodontics Options for Tooth Loss It’s easy to take our teeth for granted when we know they’re meant to last forever. But they don’t last forever for everyone. Missing teeth are a common occurrence in the US, so it’s important that you understand the common reasons for tooth loss and the different treatment options available…
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