Almost every individual desires to have straight, well-aligned teeth and an attractive smile. However, it is not a blessing that everyone naturally has. Many people have crooked, misaligned, or crowded teeth that they wanted to align discreetly. Thanks to modern dentistry, many treatments are now available to straighten your teeth so that you can flaunt […]
Hey, it's almost the New Year and, of course, the time for New Year's resolutions. Every year, many people make New Year's resolutions, expecting to have a positive change. Each year's recurring resolutions include an active approach to health and fitness, improved finances, or learning new things. The common resolutions may also include saving some […]
Thanksgiving is all about traditions; family and friends get together to celebrate gratitude, right? Did I miss something? Oh yes, it is also about Thanksgiving dinner, the important meal of the year. So during this largest eating event, do not forget to be grateful for the wonderful set of teeth you have got, the main […]
Halloween is one of the most fun-filled holidays that include everything children love - decorations, costumes, and most of all, candies! Trick-or-treating around the neighborhood wearing our favorite superhero’s costume is a thing all of us looked forward to every year. In fact, about 172 million Americans celebrated Halloween in 2019. The total expenditure for […]
Brushing and flossing the teeth is a simple yet effective means of eliminating most of the oral bacteria. Although most individuals brush their teeth twice every day, flossing is not given enough importance and is often ignored. This isn’t a healthy practice, and could significantly increase your chances of developing cavities. Hence, flossing is just […]
Orthodontics is the specialized branch of dentistry that deals with treating a malocclusion. For many years now, metal braces were the go-to orthodontic appliances to bring the teeth to their ideal alignment. Though they are highly effective, their metallic look would leave a shabby appearance on the smile, which may lead to a lot of […]
Dental extractions are simple and less time-consuming procedures performed at a dental practice. Though they are quite straightforward and require very little preparation, extractions have to be performed meticulously to avoid complications. At Flex dental, we conduct a thorough diagnosis to determine whether or not an extraction is required and if any other treatment can […]
Your dental habits, like brushing and flossing, can affect your overall health. Are you still not sure about how to take care of your oral health? Let us have a look at some of the basic steps you need to follow to promote oral health: You should practice brushing your teeth twice a day. Don't […]
Does the idea of a dental visit make your heart go ba-dump ba-dump and racy? Do your lips get dry, your eyes and extremities go shaky, and you are experiencing cold sweats? Welcome to the dental fear factor club! You are not alone! Studies and articles from around the world showed shreds of evidence of […]
According to the American Dental Association, about 47.2 percent of Americans aged over 30 are suffering from periodontal disease. Periodontal disease, or widely known as gum disease, is an infection of the tissues that support and hold the teeth in place. When gum disease has become too advanced that it cannot be dealt with scaling […]
