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A Checklist for Your Next Dental Visit

Regular dental check-ups are a crucial part of oral health maintenance. You should see your dentist twice a year for maintenance. But, for most people, finding the time in your schedule for an appointment tends to be the hardest part. Be sure to find the time though, as your oral health depends on it.

Once you have your appointment, here is a list of things you should do before you go to see Dentist. It is important that you have the necessary items for your appointment.

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The Best Ways to Take Care of Your Teeth on a Daily Basis

Maintaining your oral health does take a little effort. However, it is an essential part of maintaining your health and wellness and should be taken seriously. Twice yearly dental check-ups are a must, but it is up to you the rest of the year to keep your smile in tip top shape. Keep reading for some advice from Dr. Amir Davoody at Davoody & Hablinski Orthodontics on how to keep your pearly whites shining bright!

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5 Items To Have On Hand In Case Of an Orthodontic Emergency

Most of the time, our teeth are strong and durable enough to handle the wear, tear, and activities of our daily lives. However, accidents happen and sometimes things can go awry. Yet, by keeping a few simple items with you at all times, you can be prepared for any orthodontic emergency that comes your way. Keep reading for some advice from Dr. Amir Davoody at Davoody & Hablinski Orthodontics about what items to have on hand in case of an orthodontic emergency.Read More

5 Tips for Teaching Kids How to Brush

Good oral hygiene is a crucial part of a person’s health. Thus, it is imperative that parents help teach their kids not only to brush their teeth twice a day, but also how to do so effectively. Rather than making brushing teeth a chore, try to make cleaning their teeth a fun and enjoyable experience. Below are some tips from Dr. Amir Davoody at Davoody & Hablinski Orthodontics for making sure your child knows how to effectively and properly clean their teeth.

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10 Chipped or Cracked Tooth Treatments

Chipping or cracking a tooth is a terrifying thing to think about. However, if you can be prepared, it might not turn out to be the nightmare you expected. Read on for our best solutions on how to handle a chipped or cracked tooth and avoid dental distress from Dr. Amir Davoody at Davoody & Hablinski Orthodontics.

First, you need to identify if you have a cracked or chipped tooth. While it’s pretty easy to notice a broken tooth at the front of your mouth, here are some other symptoms you should be on the lookout for, especially for those teeth you can’t easily see:Read More

A Smile A Day

A smile a day does a lot more than just make you appear happy, it can actually have positive benefits for your overall health! Your dentist and orthodontist are hard at work helping you create and maintain teeth that will keep you smiling for a lifetime. While smiling can seem very superficial initially, a beautiful smile can actually have a positive impact on your overall well-being in addition to making you feel great. There has actually been a proven link between the act of smiling and feeling happy! Continue on for some advice from Dr. Amir Davoody at Davoody & Hablinski Orthodontics about why smiling is important.Read More

Tooth Decay – Less Is Better

Tooth decay…Did you know that for over a century dentists removed both healthy and diseased portions of tooth structure when treating patients as a preventative measure to avoid future decay? However, in the 1970s, a new treatment option emerged, in the dental field known as “Minimally Invasive Dentistry” (MID) attempts to preserve as much of the healthy structure as possible.

Before MID, dentists offered a treatment protocol developed in the 19th Century where dentists remove healthy structures considered vulnerable to decay. This practice resulted in reducing the tooth’s volume and by today’s standards, created larger than necessary fillings.

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