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A dental emergency can always be scary, but if you are prepared for the worst than you are sure to see the best results. Keep your family safe from dental emergencies by having a plan in place. 1) Know Your Emergency Dental Options More likely than not, your dentist has emergency hours or a dentist […]

When adults talk about braces it’s usually in reference to when their children had them. Braces have a reputation as being those metal bars you put on your kids for that perfect smile. What a lot of adults are finding is that braces have come a long way over the years. Not only has the

Are you experiencing sensitivity with your teeth when you eat or drink an item? Unfortunately, cavities are the permanent decay of the surface of your teeth and affect thousands of people each year. There are thousands of people that turn to a dentist each year to help them with their dental issues including tooth decay

As parents, we all scold our children to brush their teeth in order to maintain a healthy smile, but is some of their dental health out of their control and instead the result of genetics? Dental professionals like Dr. Speaks know the myriad factors that determine the health of teeth and the mouth as a

Making sure your kids brush their teeth every night is an important part of ensuring they don’t experience oral health problems later on. But, getting kids interested in brushing their teeth can be difficult. Often times, parents have to fight with their children to brush their teeth, and even then, they can’t always be certain

In addition to the great weather and school being out, one of the top ways that people celebrate summer is with a picnic or barbecue. The traditional foods like hamburgers, hot dogs, and corn on the cob are mouth-watering, but some of them might not be braces-friendly. These tips from our Speaks Orthodontics team will

Wearing a dental retainer is something that many people will never have to deal with. The constant tooth alignments and rough edges in the mouth are typically unfamiliar to most people. If you wear a retainer, it is probably because of the recommendations of professional dental protocols. Retainers are the best post-braces and post-orthodontic surgery

While you’re having fun over the summer by taking a vacation, going camping, swimming, or visiting an amusement park, going back to school is probably the last thing on your kids’ minds. Many kids have their braces placed during the summertime since the long break means they won’t have to miss any school for the

Dental facts can vary far and wide, and some of them can even seem ridiculous! These are some of our favorites at Speak Orthodontics. If you have any fun dental fact you’d like to share with us, we’d love to hear them! 1. Each year, American’s buy and use more than 14 million gallons of