by Accent Dental Group | Aug 12, 2021 | Accent Dental Group, Braces, Invisalign
While everyone desires a smile that shows off straight, even teeth, misalignment isn’t purely a self-esteem issue, but a potentially serious health issue. Improper chewing can lead to digestive problems, and because our teeth are an important part of speech, poor...
by Accent Dental Group | Jul 21, 2021 | Accent Dental Group, Blog, Dentistry, Flossing
Most of us have gotten the same message from our dentists since we were kids: in addition to brushing, you have to floss. Despite our dentists’ recommendations, studies suggest that most people take brushing more seriously than flossing. Only two percent of people...
by Accent Dental Group | Jun 29, 2021 | Accent Dental Group, Blog, Dentistry, Health Care
You’ve probably heard of gum disease, but you might not quite understand how prevalent it is. According to data from the CDC, almost half of adults age 30 and older have some form of gum disease, and this percentage rises to 70% for those age 65 and older. Also known...
by Accent Dental Group | Jun 10, 2021 | Accent Dental Group, Blog, Dentistry, Invisalign
In the last few decades, orthodontics have taken enormous leaps forward. Straightening your teeth has become more common, more affordable, and less invasive as new technologies continue to develop. One of those leaps forward is Invisalign. The Invisalign straightening...
by Accent Dental Group | May 26, 2021 | Accent Dental Group, Blog, Dentistry, Health Care
If you’ve experienced the loss of teeth due to decay or injury, or you are considering getting replacement teeth, you have several options at your disposal. One of the most common treatments are dental implants. In the simplest terms, dental implants are titanium...
by Accent Dental Group | Apr 13, 2021 | Accent Dental Group, Blog, Dentistry, Health Care
Periodontitis, known colloquially as gum disease, is a condition that results in painful, inflamed gums. If left untreated, gum disease can lead to serious infections in your mouth, which can compromise your immune system, lead to further complications in your body,...
