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Straighten Your Teeth with Invisalign® in San Antonio If you want to straighten your teeth without braces, we’ve got good news. Westover Hills Family Dental offers consultations for Invisalign in our San Antonio office. What is Invisalign? Invisalign is a popular option for those who don’t like the look of traditional metal braces. Invisalign uses custom-made aligners that straighten and shift teeth...

When your little one injures his mouth, keep your composure. Staying calm and collected during a dental emergency reduces your child’s anxiety during a scary situation. In the moments before heading to the dentist or emergency room, do you know what to do? ToothacheWhen your child complains of throbbing pain in his mouth, take a peek. Ask the child which...

Braces, wires, springs, rubber bands, and other orthodontic appliances can attract food and plaque, which can sometimes stain teeth if not brushed away. Most orthodontists recommend brushing after every meal or snack with fluoride toothpaste and carefully removing any food that may have gotten stuck in your braces. Some orthodontists will also prescribe or recommend a fluoride mouthwash, which can...

 √  Stay on top of brushing and flossing. Teenagers can be fiercely protective of their independence but that doesn’t mean you have to stop reminding them of good oral habits like brushing and flossing daily. You can also put together an oral hygiene toolkit for them to take to school and set a good example by brushing and flossing your own teeth every single day! √ ...

If your child has crooked teeth or a misaligned jaw, talk to your dentist. They may recommend seeing an orthodontist.An orthodontist specializes in perfecting smiles using orthodontic appliances, such as: Bands Brackets Wires Headgear Rubber bands Retainers Clear aligners  Types of Braces and Other Appliances There are a number of dental appliances used today. But braces are still the primary...

Want a brighter smile? When it comes to teeth whitening, you’ve got two options: in-office-based teeth bleaching, or at-home care.Both teeth whitening options use peroxide-based bleaching agents. At-home systems can contain from 3% to 20% peroxide (carbamide or hydrogen peroxides). In-office systems can contain from 15% to 43% peroxide. Generally, the longer you keep a stronger solution on your teeth,...

Should Adults Get Braces? Many people get braces as a child or teenager to straighten their permanent teeth. However, over time, the teeth can move back into their original positions, resulting in crooked teeth again. This is especially true if you do not regularly wear a retainer, which is a device that keeps your teeth in alignment after treatment.  Due...

If you suffer from a dry, cottony-feeling mouth, you are not alone. Many adults suffer from dry mouth, but with the proper care and attention, you can restore your mouth’s moisture and kick dry mouth to the curb. Dry mouth occurs when your salivary glands don’t produce as much saliva as you normally need, which can leave you with an...

Baby Teeth A child’s mouth contains 20 initial teeth, called primary teeth, baby teeth, or deciduous teeth, consisting of the following teeth types: 4 second molars 4 first molars 4 cuspids (also called canine or eye teeth) 4 lateral incisors 4 central incisors For each set of four teeth, two teeth are located in the upper arch (one on each side of the mouth) and two...