Brushing and flossing are essential for oral health, but choosing the right diet can also do wonders for a person’s smile. As a parent, it’s part of your responsibility to make sure your little ones consume snacks that are good for their whole body — including their teeth. What types of foods will make your child’s smile bright and healthy, and which foods should you skip the next time you go grocery shopping? Your children’s dentist is here to give you some guidance.
With a new way to achieve straighter teeth on the rise, many patients have questions about how the Invisalign process works. That’s totally understandable! If you don’t want to be subject to traditional orthodontics or their naggy metal brackets and wires, then you’re reading the right post.
Here’s more information about the Invisalign treatment that’s changing how people feel about their smiles.
Do you always keep your mouth closed when the cameras come out because you’re embarrassed by your crooked teeth? It might be time for you to visit your local orthodontic specialist so you can investigate options for straightening out your pearly whites. If you don’t want to deal with the hassle of traditional metal braces, Invisalign in Bowie could be the solution you’re looking for. But how long does Invisalign take to do its job? Here are all the basics you need to know about this treatment.
Invisalign clear braces in Bowie are a remarkably effective and discreet orthodontic system. It’s specifically designed to straighten teeth without the dietary restrictions, oral discomforts or obvious appearance of conventional ceramic or metal braces. These biocompatible acrylic aligners move teeth into healthier and more attractive positions quicker than traditional orthodontics, and they are so easy to maintain. Learn all about them, and their care, from Dr. Clarine Green Hightower and Dr. Yumna Valiulla.
Your child always keeps you on your toes – she’s smart, funny, and creative. You love seeing her smile, and want to make sure her oral health is up to par. So, you schedule her first appointment with your superior family dentist in Bowie, Ambiance Dental Spa, since they have the expertise in children’s dentistry that you can trust. You know she’s in good hands, but, leading up to the visit, you can see that she’s clearly nervous about it. How can you help her to overcome her fear of the dentist? Follow these top 5 tips from our team of trusted professionals – with our help, your kids will be excited for their next visit.
Healthier Smiles QuicklyWhat keeps you from straightening your crooked smile? Do you think you are too old, braces are ugly, treatment takes too long, and orthodontics are just too expensive? Please think again. Ambiance Dental Spa addresses these concerns with Six Month Smiles in Bowie. By wearing clear brackets and tooth-colored wires, older teens and adults achieve beautiful smiles in just half a year–and very affordably, too.
You’re a working professional. You do your job well, but still, you lack some self-confidence because of your crooked teeth. It’s embarrassing to smile broadly or laugh in public, and you tend to cover your smile. You shy away from traditional orthodontics because of the time and expense involved, and there’s that “metal mouth” look. Your alternative could be Six Month Smiles from Bowie dentists, Dr. Clarine Green Hightower and Dr. Yumna Valiulla at Ambiance Dental Spa.
You’ve made it to the end of the day and it’s time to brush your teeth. Of course, it’s a little different for you because you recently got a set of dentures. It’s been a fantastic change in your life; you’ve been more willing to smile and you can eat all of your favorite foods again. As you’re sitting there looking at you dentures, you wonder, “How am I supposed to clean these? Is it the same as my other teeth?” Actually, it’s a little different, and those little details are very important. Dr. Clarine Hightower and Dr. Yumna Valiulla have 6 simple tips for you to take care of your dentures in Bowie. (more…)
The American Dental Association (ADA) says that 70 percent of American adults brush their teeth twice a day. A full 30 percent brush once or not at all. What’s the result of oral hygiene neglect? Gingivitis, tooth decay and bad breath are common problems. When combined with little to no preventive care at the dentist’s office, you have a roadmap to oral health disaster, says Dr. Clarine Green Hightower, dentist in Bowie, MD. Learn her specific tips for toothbrushing your way to better oral health.
Your child will lose those baby teeth and get permanent ones. But, keeping baby teeth healthy should be a goal for parents, says children’s dentist in Bowie, Dr. Clarine Green Hightower, and her associate dentist, Dr. Yumma Valiulla. Read here some tips on best oral healthcare to keep little smiles bright and strong.
