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Financial challenges, anxiety, and a fear of dentists (dentophobia) are just some of the reasons people avoid getting the dental care they need. In many cases, people are anxious about specific procedures, and root canals top the list. The fact is, root canals are an important tool for dentists to...

The wisdom teeth are the set of molars farthest back in the mouth. They emerge during one's teen years or early twenties.   Unfortunately, their location in your mouth can lead to problems.  That’s why they need to be extracted in many cases. While the procedure is safe, it carries the...

Teeth misalignments, often called malocclusions, are common issues that usually affect developing teeth in children. However, they can also happen in adults. Braces and aligners are the go-to methods for gaining a straighter smile, with Invisalign being the choice for over 1.5 million people.  The process of straightening teeth with...

Your gums help keep your teeth attached to your jaw and protect your mouth from harm. Your tooth roots are connected to your periodontal ligament, covered by several layers of gum tissue. Tooth and gum health are essential, so brushing and flossing must be part of daily dental hygiene. Unfortunately,...

Tooth damage can be external (caused by factors outside the body, such as impact from injury) or internal (bacterial disease). Both can lead to tooth loss, a problem affecting 178 million people. There are many options for replacing missing teeth. However, dental implants offer one of the best. Let’s explore...

Teeth contain our body's hardest substance (enamel) but are still prone to damage and disease. Beneath the enamel is the dentin, which protects the pulp of each tooth. When problems reach this area, there are several ways they can be damaged, leading to toothaches and other dental problems. If you...

Your oral health is based on how you clean and maintain your teeth and gums. Poor dental health leads to poor overall health. The bacteria, germs, and other materials that collect when you don’t clean your teeth can lead to infection, tooth loss, halitosis, and gum disease, all of which...

Oral health is tied to your body’s overall health. To function properly, your mouth is a microbiome all its own, filled with many harmless microorganisms that, along with proper dental care, help to keep your teeth and gums healthy.  However, when harmful germs become more abundant, it can lead to...

Billions of people are dealing with oral problems globally. Unfortunately, it’s something that can lead to a lifetime of pain, discomfort, and other issues. It can even lead to tooth loss. Tooth loss makes it challenging to eat and speak properly, making it more difficult to get the nutrients you...

 Good oral health means taking proper care of your gums and teeth. Unfortunately, poor dental health is a global concern. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), up to 90% of children have at least one cavity, almost all adults have at least one, and around 30% of older adults...

Smiling happens during moments of joy, which is part of sharing that joy with others. It can also benefit your health by improving your mood, reducing stress, lowering blood pressure, and improving your immune system.  You can use it to stay positive and seem more confident. Unfortunately, misaligned teeth (malocclusions...

 Eating is essential to living, and the teeth are the first step to moving food through the digestive tract. The chewing, crushing, and cutting done by our 32 teeth make the passage through the esophagus, stomach, and intestines possible, breaking down the food and allowing the rest of the system...

Taking care of your teeth combines proper hygiene and routine checkups to detect and treat problems as they arise. Optimal nutrition, brushing twice daily, and dental cleanings are just some of the things necessary to keep your teeth healthy and avoid conditions like gum disease, bad breath, cavities, and oral...

Cosmetic procedures are a popular choice for improving your looks. These include facelifts, chemical peels, dermabrasion, and other surgeries that change your look. When it comes to aging, a common target of treatment is wrinkles. Injectables are one of the best ways to reduce wrinkles because they offer quick results...

Malocclusion is the term for misaligned teeth, which can be mild or severe depending on the cause. Usually, the upper set of teeth should slightly overlap the lower set in a closed mouth, but many conditions can change that, such as open bite, overbite, or underbite.  Invisalign® is a standard...

Losing teeth means struggling with chewing, speaking, and your oral health. However, it's a bigger problem for adults than other age groups, with people in America between 20-64 only having an average of 25 of their 32 adult teeth. Furthermore, over 2% have no teeth at all. The disparity in tooth...

Maintaining optimal dental health involves keeping good habits. Unfortunately, millions of adults struggle with doing this, resulting in dental problems. In fact, over 26% of American adults are dealing with untreated tooth decay, and 46% of adults over 30 are struggling with periodontal disease. These dental challenges can cause other...

Dental hygiene continues to be a significant problem in America, with 178 million missing at least one tooth, 40 million having no natural teeth, and 80% dealing with gum disease. Furthermore, 16% of people in the United States struggle with tooth erosion, 27% have untreated tooth decay, and 91% have...

There are several reasons you can lose teeth over time, including dental periodontitis (gum disease), dental caries (cavities), and injuries that affect dental health. Unfortunately, lost teeth can affect your ability to speak and eat. Less than half of American adults have their full set of teeth, and one in...

No doubt, your parents told you time and again to brush and floss your teeth growing up, but many people haven’t taken that advice. In fact, recent studies show that one in five people are not brushing as often as they should, and other research shows that 47% of people...

Malocclusion, also known as misaligned teeth, can happen for many reasons and presents in various ways. Overbite, underbite, crowded teeth, open bite, and crossbite are examples of this condition. It can be caused by:  Frequent pacifier use  Prolonged bottle feeding  Thumbsucking  Impacted teeth  Injury  Mouth tumors  Cleft palate  Often malocclusions...

Dental problems are very common, with up to 90% of school-aged children and adults dealing with at least one cavity and up to 20% of adults aged 35-44 experiencing gum disease. In most countries, up to 10 of every 100,000 people deal with oral cancer. All of these factors can lead...

Your skin is the largest organ in your body — literally covering it from top to bottom and serving a variety of functions, including regulating temperature, allowing you to feel, and offering protection from viruses and bacteria.  As we get older our skin undergoes changes that affect its elasticity and...

Our teeth are very curious things: they contain the hardest substance in our body (enamel), and we grow two sets of them (baby teeth and adult teeth). But despite our teeth having the hardest substance our body produces, it doesn’t always protect us from the numerous dental problems that millions...

There are a multitude of ways people can get injured, and with over 2,600,000 people in 2021 alone, it is extremely common. Frequently this involves sprains, strains, back injuries, falls, slips, and trips. And many injuries lead to losing time at work or school. And if there’s an injury to...

Many treatments are used for both medical and cosmetic purposes, but few are as popular as Botox injections. Used by millions of people all over the world and 1.5 million in a single year in the United States alone, the treatment is clearly popular. Botox was originally used to treat...

Many people think of braces as something for children and teens, so it might surprise you to know that of the 4 million people wearing them, about 25% are adults. Braces have helped people for years straighten misaligned teeth, but did you know that braces come in more forms than the...

Dental hygiene is often overlooked, and a common result is bad breath. About 30% of people complain about bad breath, and estimates reveal that one in four people deal with bad breath, making it one of the most common reasons for dental checkups behind tooth decay and gum disease. While...

Worldwide estimates show that 2.3 billion people have dental caries (tooth decay in their permanent teeth), making improving dental health a priority to prevent many conditions that can affect long-term oral health. Taking care of the healthy teeth is a great start, but for the ones already damaged, dental crowns, fillings, and bridges...

Millions of bacteria live in your mouth. Many are beneficial, while others can cause illness. These bacteria can be found on your tongue, palate, tonsils, and inside your cheeks.  Improper dental care can lead to the bad bacteria wreaking havoc on your teeth. That can lead to tooth decay, making it...

Self-confidence is a significant part of our identities, and it helps us feel good enough to take chances and make choices. A lot of things can make you less confident about yourself. Something as simple as being unhappy with your smile can affect your self-image and make you less likely...

Teeth are vital to digestion by chewing and breaking down foods. They are also essential in how we speak.  Taking care of them helps prevent issues that can affect your whole body. Even if you are someone who brushes and flosses regularly, you can still experience dental health issues that...

Taking care of your teeth is vital to your dental and overall health, and a State Of Oral Health Report reveals. The report shows that 74% of adults and 88% of children saw their dentist in 2020, and 93% of adults were planning to see their dentist the following year. ...

Millions of people deal with problems with their teeth, and dental appliances, like bridges, retainers, implants, and dentures, are often great solutions. With 4 million people (25% of which are adults) in the United States wearing braces and an increasing number of adults getting implants and dentures due to tooth...

With hundreds of millions of Americans living with missing teeth or no teeth at all, it’s no wonder dental implants have become a popular choice for teeth replacement. Boasting a 95% success rate, dental implants are safe and effective.  But, once you’re procedure is complete, how long does it take...

As your children mature, they will go through several growth spurts that mark specific stages of development. As they reach puberty (ages 8-13 for girls and 10-15 for boys), they start making the hormonal changes that will continue into adulthood.  It is also during this time that many kids deal...

Eating and speaking are things people generally take for granted, but millions of Americans who don’t take proper care of their teeth can affect their ability to do both. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over 26% of United States adults are dealing with untreated tooth...

Braces have been an important part of dental health for decades, with 4 million people wearing them today (and 25% of that total being worn by adults).  Braces can be used to adjust and correct many dental conditions, including crowded, crooked, or otherwise misaligned teeth. So, to help make your...

Tooth extractions are common, and a 2020 study reveals that in patients ranging from 23 to 91 that dental caries (cavities and tooth decay) and periodontal disease are the most common reasons for the procedure.  Some discomfort is expected in these procedures, but a common complication of extractions is a...

People avoid the dentist for many reasons, including fear, anxiety, cost, and previous negative experiences. Unfortunately, when left unchecked, dental problems can cause issues in other parts of the body. And the longer you wait to see the dentist, the more difficult the issues are to treat. Even if you...

Tooth loss is a problem for millions of Americans, and it happens for many reasons. Plenty of people will lose teeth due to gum disease, untreated tooth decay, oral cancer, and chronic diseases.  Regardless of why you may lose teeth, there are multiple options to choose from to manage tooth...

Tooth loss is a reality for millions of Americans, as an estimated 178 million are missing at least one tooth, and about 40 million have no teeth at all. And the problem worsens as you age, tooth decay, injury, and gum disease being primary reasons for tooth loss for most...

With one in four adults in the United States dealing with untreated tooth decay, it’s more essential than ever to make every effort to take care of your teeth. Tooth decay leads to gum disease, tooth loss, and even chronic diseases like arthritis, heart disease, and stroke without regular dental...

Broken teeth are one of the most common causes of tooth loss. Tooth pain, including sudden sensitivity to hot or cold food and drink, pain after eating sweets, and discomfort while chewing or biting are all indications you could be dealing with a broken tooth.  Your teeth can crack or...

According to the American College of Prosthodontists, an estimated 178 million Americans are missing at least one tooth, and 40 million are missing all of them. That means millions of Americans are dealing with a variety of dental problems bad enough to require tooth extractions.  That could include problems, like...

With aging, your body witnesses a lot of changes. Among them, your metabolism slows down, your bones get thinner, your hair thins and greys, and you notice more wrinkles.  With wrinkles, one of the most common areas people seek treatment is the face.  The common facial wrinkles include lip wrinkles,...

It’s not uncommon to underestimate the importance of dental health. Fact is, millions of people experience some form of dental pain bad enough to seek relief. The American Dental Association’s (ADA) Health Policy Institute estimates that 2.2 million people visit emergency departments every year. The problem is, hospitals aren’t equipped...

Millions of people are dealing with some type of dental problem every day. According to a recent article from the Scientific American, 90% of people have dental misalignment, and 75% have issues with wisdom teeth properly emerging from gums. The result of these issues can mean problems later in life....

Tooth loss in the United States is an issue for many adults. In fact, 120 million have lost at least one tooth, and up to 36 million have no teeth remaining at all. Dental implants are a way to restore missing teeth with a strong prosthetic that stays in place....

Worldwide, oral disease affects the lives of 3.9 billion people. That makes it the most prevalent health condition in the world, according to a Global Burden of Disease study. Conditions like tooth decay and gum disease affect children and adults alike, and tooth brushing is a vital way of promoting...

When you’re happy, you want to smile. And when you smile, you don’t want to feel self-conscious about it. And there are plenty of things people don’t like about their smile, including showing too much gum, thin lips, marionette lines. Fortunately, these can be treated with Botox®.  Often when you...

An extraction can be an effective treatment, but it can sometimes mean your pain gets worse before it gets better, especially if you develop dry sockets. This painful condition occurs after nearly a third of all wisdom teeth removals. With odds like these, it’s no wonder you’re seeking advice on...

When you have tooth pain, it affects every part of your day. You might think a little rest and some over-the-counter pain medication will make it go away, but you could be simply putting a band-aid on a more serious problem; an oral health condition that requires a dental procedure...

Are you the parent of a teen who doesn’t want to go to school with braces? Or maybe you wore braces as a child but some misalignment problems have returned as an adult. Whatever has brought you here, there’s one thing for certain: you need a convenient option to fix...

You’ve been to the dentist enough times to know that having a good dental hygiene routine is essential if you want to avoid cavities and other problems with your teeth. The truth is that even if you’ve mastered your brushing technique and never miss a day of flossing, it might...

For many people, hearing the words root canal causes extreme anxiety. Though it might not be the news you want to hear, root canals are one of the most common and successful dental treatments. In fact, dentists around the country perform 15 million root canals each year. And with our...

Everyone wants a perfect smile. If your smile is less than amazing, but you don’t want to sacrifice your comfort and lifestyle to fix it, Invisalign® might be right for you.  At All Bright Dental, located in Mamaroneck, New York, and Stamford, Connecticut, our team of dental experts led by...

A missing tooth can make you feel self-conscious about your smile, but many people don’t realize that it can have repercussions for your health, too. A large gap in your teeth can cause the remaining teeth to become crooked or misaligned, putting you at a higher risk of problems like...

It may seem like a good idea to hang onto something with “wisdom” in its name, but sometimes your wisdom teeth can cause serious problems for your oral health. These teeth, known as your third set of molars, usually start becoming an issue between 17 and 21 years of age....