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Naturally straight teeth are rarer than you might think. Studies have shown that only around 35% of people have properly aligned teeth without any sort of intervention. Despite this, far fewer than 65% of people actually get them. There are a lot of reasons for this, including cost, worries about appearance, and ability to keep up with cleaning and maintenance. For a long time, there was only one option: band and brackets, or traditional braces. About 25 years ago, however, a competitor popped up: Clear Aligners. A clear aligner, like Invisalign, is a clear, removable mouth piece that offers the

It’s only natural to want a safe home hygiene routine. After all, a desire to improve and maintain your health is the entire purpose of self-care. And with so many confusingly-named chemicals and other substances in our products, it’s easy to get concerned about potential risks. Fluoride is a common substance people worry about. We come into daily contact with fluoride, whether it’s in our drinking water, our food, or our toothpaste, so it’s important to learn about it. Let’s explore what fluoride is and if it poses any potential health risks. This way, you can make an informed decision

Summer is trucking along, and the sun keeps beating down on us all day, every day. Some days, it can feel difficult to escape the heat. It’s only natural to seek out foods that will help cool you down and provide some much needed relief. For some, this means turning to sugary treats like popsicles and ice cream. While these might help beat the heat, they can wreak havoc on your dental health. Luckily, you don’t have to compromise. Check out these dentist-approved cooling foods. Leafy greens Whether they make up the base of your salad or top a sandwich

If you’re missing a tooth, you’re far from alone. While tooth loss in America has declined overall since the 1970s, around 180 million people are missing at least one tooth, with nearly 40 million missing all of them. Dentures and other replacement treatments exist, but because tooth loss is predominant among those in lower income communities, many people are forced to live with lost teeth indefinitely. Whether you want to replace your missing teeth or learn about the long term effects of missing teeth, Cobblestone Dentistry has you covered. Let’s explore what causes missing teeth and how they might impact

Gum recession can be painful, damaging, and unpleasant. Learn the symptoms of gum recession, what causes it, and what you can do to keep your mouth healthy.

Your smile is an extension of you. When you meet a friend, find something funny, or just want to show the world you’re feeling good, your smile acts as a window into your mind. That’s why a smile that causes insecurity or embarrassment can feel like a major problem. One of the most common sources of this insecurity is a gummy smile. What is a gummy smile? A gummy smile is a smile that shows more of someone’s gums than they’re comfortable with. Studies have estimated that around 10% of adults in their twenties feel their smiles are too gummy.