If you thought braces were strictly for teenagers, think again. With over a million adults wearing braces, more and more individuals are feeling comfortable with adult orthodontics. Aside from straight teeth, getting braces as an adult sets your overall dental health up for success. As we age, our jaw structure changes and teeth shift around.…
If your teeth are improperly aligned, your dentist may recommend that you get braces. This process can be time-consuming, inconvenient, and expensive, but orthodontics are highly successful. Getting braces will leave you with a dazzling smile and a plethora of oral health benefits. If you see the signs you need braces, or you want to…
Getting braces can straighten your teeth and improve the appearance of your smile. However, getting braces also gives you new challenges in taking care of your teeth. To learn about caring for your braces and teeth, contact the experts at South High Dental today at 614.363.2462. Why Do I Need Braces? Braces do so much…
In the glow of Hollywood, perfectly straight, shining teeth may seem like the norm. However, for many stars, they needed braces in order to give them that dazzling smile. The same is true for people around the country. At South High Dental, we understand the desire for a better smile. If you’re asking yourself, “Do…
If your dentist has recently told you that you need dental braces, you may be concerned or nervous. After all, no one likes to hear that their smile needs a bit of help. However, you don’t need to be anxious. At South High Dental, our expert orthodontic treatment team can give you the answers to…
Keeping your teeth in shape takes commitment. Once expended, you’d like that hard work to last a lifetime. Unfortunately, nothing lasts forever. As we get older, our teeth slowly begin to shift. What’s the best advice for how to prevent teeth shifting? The answer will be different for every individual, and you can best determine…
Too many people think of dentists only as the people who clean our teeth, urge us to brush and floss, and come after our cavities. Dentistry encompasses a wide range of specialties. For instance, have you ever wondered about the difference between endodontist vs. dentist? Endodontists are dentists who extend their education for several years…
A beautiful smile can be important in so many ways. As one of the first things that people notice about you, a great smile can help you make connections and open doors. It can also be an essential tool for boosting self-esteem. But not all of us are born with the smiles we deserve. If…
Most of us think of orthodontic work as involving teeth-straightening. And it is undoubtedly true that much of the work a good dentist or orthodontist does include straightening teeth. Tools like braces and Invisalign are critical when it comes to dental health and appearance. But we rarely think about what happens after. The devices that…
Whether you are a kid or an adult, wearing braces can be a chore. They are certainly significantly more comfortable than ever before. And they are also easier to maintain overall. But many dental patients who wear braces have trouble keeping them clean. This comes down mainly to the fact that it takes a little…