By: Dr. Devin Kuller  Why a retainer? Have you noticed that your teeth are shifting or feel like they aren’t where they used to be? You probably aren’t imagining things, especially if you’ve had braces or clear aligner therapy in the past. Your teeth actually have a “memory” and will tend to migrate back to…

We want you to understand what happens at every visit, so we’re going to fill you in on a little-known fact: there are actually six different kinds of exams a dentist can do. Each exam type has its own goal, code, and fee. Curious about the differences? You’ve come to the right place. We’re going…

  Next up in our ongoing series highlighting connections between oral health and overall health: hormones. Hormonal fluctuations that occur through a woman’s life can have a strong influence on her oral health.  An increase in the female hormones estrogen and progesterone can increase blood circulation to the gums causing them to become more susceptible…