Invisalign Clear Aligners Are the Better Alternatives To Braces
If you want the most advanced, efficient, and safe treatment for teeth straightening you will not find a better alternative than Invisalign clear braces. These can improve your smile without wires or brackets to provide you the treatment faster by approximately 50 percent. After hearing about Invisalign your first thought would be “I should contact […]
Getting a Straighter Smile Doesn’t Always Require a Trip to an Orthodontist
It used to be that if someone wanted to achieve a straighter smile, they had to search for orthodontic treatment near them. That sometimes resulted in limited and expensive choices for a smile makeover. Fortunately, things have changed in modern dentistry in recent years, and patients can now search for a dentist near them for […]
Everything You Need to Know About Dental Bridges
Dentists try very hard to keep their patients’ teeth healthy and intact. Sometimes a patient will still lose a tooth to decay or accident, despite their best efforts. Losing a tooth, or a few teeth, may seem like it is the end to a beautiful smile, but that is where dental bridges come in. Dental […]
Preventing or Treating Gum Disease
Main Street Dentistry works with many patients each day to preserve their oral health by preventing or treating periodontal disease. Gingivitis Gingivitis is the beginning stage of gum disease and is characterized by inflammation present in the gums. Gingivitis is often noticed because the gums look irritated and become red or swollen. If the swelling […]
Clearing Up a Few Misconceptions About Root Canal Treatments
There are some myths about root canal treatment that have led people to believe that the procedure is painful. In reality, the procedure helps to eliminate pain from an infected or compromised tooth. Another myth that floated around for a while is that the procedure causes bacteria to linger inside root canals. What the Experts […]
What You Should Know About Bruxism
Bruxism is a habit of grinding or clenching the teeth. Clenching means you tightly hold your top and bottom teeth together. Grinding is when you slide your teeth back and forth over each other. Bruxism can happen in children and adults of any age. Many people with bruxism wake themselves up during the night with […]