Avion Dental & Orthodontics Blog

Gum disease is one of the most common oral health problems—yet it’s also one of the most misunderstood. Many people believe it only affects older adults or those with poor hygiene, but the truth is that gum disease can impact anyone. Understanding what’s fact and what’s fiction is the first step to protecting your oral health.

Let’s debunk some of the most common myths about gum disease and set the record straight.

Do you find that your clear aligners are getting lodged on your teeth, and you are having trouble getting them out? If this is a frequent occurrence for you, there are some techniques that you can use to help. It is important that your aligners are fitted close to your teeth so they move effectively, but when it comes time to take them out, it can be a challenge. Here are five tips to help you get your Invisalign aligners out with ease.

Starting Invisalign treatment can be exciting—you’re on your way to a straighter smile without the look of traditional braces. But while the aligners do a great job of moving your teeth, they can’t keep them clean. One of the most important habits to maintain during treatment is daily flossing. Not only does this help protect your teeth and gums, but it also keeps your aligners fresh and clear.

As you get ready for the summer season, you might be looking forward to the break you’ll get from the busy first half of the year. You might have some plans with your family or have a vacation coming up that will let you get the relaxation you need. But misaligned teeth might keep you from smiling widely in group photos. Thankfully, summertime is a great season to start Invisalign treatment. Continue reading to learn about why it is!

A tooth that has been severely damaged by decay, infection, or physical injury can make daily pleasures less enjoyable. Imagine biting into your favorite food just to have that tooth cause you discomfort. The best way to correct this issue is by placing a dental crown over it. They are a long-lasting and durable solution, but accidents can occur that may cause them to fall off.

Losing a dental crown can be a shock, but there’s no need to panic! Although it isn’t an urgent dental emergency, your dentist will still want to see you right away. If your dental crown comes loose or you want to be prepared if it happens to you, this guide will walk you through three simple steps for what to do if a crown falls out.

Caring for your child’s smile isn’t as easy as it sounds. In fact, according to a 2022 study, dental caries or cavities are the number one chronic illness in children in the United States. That makes them about five times more common in kids than asthma, and seven times more common than hay fever! Worse yet, when those cavities go undetected, they can sometimes penetrate through the tooth’s enamel and dentin to the pulp, causing an extremely uncomfortable toothache.  If your child’s dentist has recommended treating this type of painful cavity with a pulpectomy or pulpotomy, here are some key differences between these two treatments and why preserving your child’s baby teeth is so important!

Tooth sensitivity may not seem like that big of a deal until you can’t enjoy your morning coffee or that delicious ice cream cone you’ve been craving. So naturally if your teeth aren’t already sensitive, you probably don’t want to do anything to make them that way. But what about when it comes to getting veneers? Sure, it would be great to have a gorgeous grin, but if it’s only going to make your teeth hurt, what’s the point? Here’s what you can expect from veneers, and how to keep your newly improved smile from causing you pain.

Are you unhappy with the state of your smile and ready to do something about it? Whether you’ve recently discovered flaws in your teeth, or you’ve been battling them for decades, you deserve a smile that you can proudly show off to the world. However, getting to that point isn’t always easy, but you don’t have to go at it alone; your cosmetic dentist can certainly help! Continue reading to learn a little more about some of the ways that cosmetic dentistry can correct flaws with teeth, along with some of the other enticing benefits these services have to offer.

Dentures are the tried-and-true solution for replacing missing teeth because they provide so many benefits. With them in place, you’ll have beautifully restored, complete arches to smile confidently, enunciate words, and eat healthier foods to support your oral and overall health.

However, it often takes new patients about a month to adjust to their new prosthetics and learn to eat correctly with them in place. Continue reading to learn 3 helpful hints that can ease your transition!

Your dentures should fit snugly but comfortably on your gums. You should be able to rely on them to provide you with a confident bite and attractive smile. But what if your lower denture won’t stay in place? That can be both annoying and embarrassing. What causes this problem, and what can you do about it? This blog post aims to provide some helpful information.