Dental experts observed that heredity and environmental factors both contribute to the makings of crooked teeth. Aside from the habit of thumb sucking and tongue thrusting, jaw accidents can also cause the formation of crooked teeth. However, given today’s dental technology who wants to leave crooked teeth untreated? Crooked teeth, bite irregularities and problems are [...]

Aside from practicing good oral hygiene, dental experts observed that getting fluoride treatment is one of the best ways to prevent tooth decay. Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral that strengthens teeth. Water and foods such as meat, fish, eggs, and tea are natural sources of fluoride. It is also found in over the counter [...]

Each part of the body affects the whole, small discomforts tend to affect a person’s overall well- being. Taking care of all the separate components of the body will ensure good overall health. The field of dentistry is as important as optometry or cardiology. A Tucson AZ dentist like Dr. Brian Midei who takes care [...]

For all your oral health care needs, you can approach your Tucson dentist to help you. Dentists like Dr. Brian Midei offer a wide range of services, from preventive methods, to treatments, to patient education. You should practice good oral health habits; this helps you maintain good oral health as well. Aside from health and [...]

Most people only think to address a problem when it makes itself felt—many patients only go to the dentist when dental problems already cause pain, numbness or become inconvenient. In some cases, they only ask for help when the pain is something they can’t ignore anymore. Malocclusions and other dental problems can be cured with [...]

Although baby teeth will soon be replaced by permanent teeth, parents should still make sure their children’s teeth are taken care of. Proper oral hygiene should be taught and practiced at the earliest age possible. Dental problems persist to adulthood if a child did not grow up practicing good oral hygiene habits. Parents should begin [...]

Having crooked teeth growing up isn’t easy. People who have this problem are often too embarrassed to show their smiles, afraid to be rejected by other people because of their imperfections. They feel envious of people who have perfect smiles thus become less confident in meeting and relating to other people. Thanks to modern dentistry, [...]