Before veneers or whitening, your mouth has to be ready. Four common conditions, including periodontal disease and jawbone resorption, that Dr. Chang addresses first.
4 Oral Health Conditions To Address Before a Smile Makeover Read More »
Recovery is no reason to skip your routine, but the routine changes. Dr. Chang shares six practical rules for keeping your mouth clean while a surgical site is still healing.
6 Oral Hygiene Tips After Oral Surgery Read More »
Peanut brittle can wait. Five soft, filling foods to stock before your procedure, plus the straw and pouch habits that can trigger dry socket after a tooth extraction.
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Professional whitening is not permanent, but a few habits stretch the time between sessions. Here is what tends to bring stains back early, and how to slow it down.
3 Tips to Maintain Teeth Whitening Results Read More »
Nervous about your first cleaning in years? Knowing the three steps, from the hygienist’s baseline notes to the doctor’s final examination, makes the whole visit far less daunting.
3 Steps That Are Involved in a Dental Cleaning Read More »
Most patients having a tooth extraction, bone graft, or implant placement under local anesthesia can eat beforehand. IV sedation is the exception, and the reason for it matters.
Should I Eat Something Before Oral Surgery? Read More »
Brushing and flossing are the first line of defense, but they cannot remove tartar once it hardens. Here is how a professional cleaning every six months closes that gap.
Can Dental Cleanings Prevent Cavities? Read More »
Baking soda, lemon juice, boil-and-bite trays: popular DIY whitening tricks that can wear down enamel and leave teeth sensitive. Our doctors explain what goes wrong.
5 Teeth Whitening Mistakes That are Damaging Your Teeth Read More »
Wisdom teeth can cause trouble long before they break through the gum. These five signs, from stubborn bad breath to sudden headaches, may point to impacted wisdom teeth.
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An underbite is not only cosmetic. It can complicate chewing, swallowing, and even sleep. Orthognathic surgery, sometimes paired with orthodontics, realigns the jaws around your own anatomy and goals.
How Can I Correct an Underbite? Read More »
