If you have ever lost a tooth, you might have more than just a gap between your teeth. If a lost tooth is not replaced, the bone in the jaw that supported the lost tooth starts to deteriorate. That’s because when you chew your food, there’s no more stimulation to...
Read more » When it comes to protecting your teeth, your first line of defense against tooth decay and cavities is tooth enamel, as it is the outermost covering that protects the more vulnerable dentin and tooth pulp below. Your enamel comes equipped for the job as the hardest substance in your body....
Read more » When you come in for dental exams and we have cleaned your teeth and gum line and removed any hardened plaque, our dentist can look at them for any signs of trouble, such as cavities, loose or broken teeth, damaged fillings, and evaluate your risk rate of certain diseases which...
Read more » When you have braces, flossing can be an interesting adventure. The archwire can make normal flossing impossible. You cannot slide the string between your teeth because the wire gets in the way. Flossing is important, and your braces are there to help straighten your teeth. Rather than dodge the problem,...
Read more » Your braces are a significant and expensive investment in your smile. You can take good care of them by making sure that you brush and floss every day, and avoid hard, tough or sticky foods that can damage your braces. But sometimes accidents happen. If you damage your braces, don’t...
Read more » If you’re aligning your smile with braces, you probably want to have the best orthodontic treatment possible, right? Well, you’re not alone. Fortunately, there are many things you can do to reduce the inconveniences you experience during treatment and increase your chances of achieving your perfect smile. Our orthodontist, Dr....
Read more » Do you want your child to grow into the strong and healthy smile they deserve? If so, you need to prevent the many things that can affect their teeth, gums and oral health. One of those things is tooth misalignment. Fortunately, there are things you can do when your child...
Read more » An overbite is a type of malocclusion, which is a technical term for misalignments in the jaw. More specifically, an overbite means that the upper teeth extend further than the lower teeth. How exactly do the teeth get like that? As with many similar issues, there can be a few...
Read more » Your braces are a handy appliance that can align your teeth and give you the smile you want. However, that’s only the case if you keep your braces in tip-top shape. Failing to care for your appliance can affect your orthodontic journey, especially because you increase your chances of suffering...
Read more » Have you ever wondered if you should straighten your teeth? If so, you have come to the right place! Our orthodontist, Dr. James Karhohs with James V. Karhohs, DDS, MS, PC in Grand Rapids, Michigan, has had the extra education needed to answer your questions about why you should straighten...
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