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A young girl wearing orthodontic headgear
October 26th, 2020
Headgear refers to any orthodontic appliance that straps around your head to apply outside pressure to your teeth. Not everyone who undergoes orthodontic treatment will need to wear headgear, but it can be an essential part…
A woman holding the side of her mouth in pain
October 12th, 2020
Every day there seems to be new information about how your dental health affects your overall health. What happens in your mouth has a direct effect on all of your body's systems. However, there are other factors related to…
An image of a fairy
September 28th, 2020
When you picture the Tooth Fairy, you may see a flying sprite complete with tutu and wand who exchanges a child’s lost teeth with coins or treats left under the child’s pillow. The Tooth Fairy can also be a fantastic way to…
An image of the ocean with the words vacation written in the sand on the beach
September 14th, 2020
If you’re undergoing orthodontic treatment, odds are good that you’ll have to travel at some point with them on! When you do travel with braces, there are a few things you should plan to take with you while you’re away. These…
dental crowns
August 24th, 2020
Dental crowns are a common dental restoration. Crowns help restore size, shape, functionality, and look of a tooth that is broken or misshapen. Dental crowns also protect teeth after having root canal therapy, and to close…
A group of young kids playing football together
August 10th, 2020
The reasons for tooth loss are numerous. But of these reasons, a few stand out as the most common. Below are 4 of the most common causes of tooth loss and how to keep your natural teeth intact and healthy!
An image of a monthly calendar with the 15th date circled in red
July 27th, 2020
Most of us know that we should be visiting the dentist every six months for a dental cleaning and a checkup. We know that tooth pain means we should visit the dentist as soon as possible and that bleeding gums may point to…
A woman sitting on a couch holding her pregnant belly
July 13th, 2020
Getting a dental checkup during pregnancy is an essential part of ensuring that your teeth and gums are healthy. Because of the increase in estrogen and progesterone during pregnancy, expecting moms are at a higher risk of…
An image of a mouth with dental implants
June 22nd, 2020
Dental implants have rapidly become the most popular option for adults missing some or all of their teeth. Odds are that if you’re healthy enough to undergo routine dental procedures, you are likely a good candidate for…
A woman brushing her teeth
June 8th, 2020
Since we have all been (hopefully!) brushing our teeth for decades, we may think it’s simple by now. However, there are still a few mistakes that can be made. Here at Auburn Family Dental, we want to make our patients aware…