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If you have been diagnosed with sleep apnea, you have likely heard a lot of options about how to deal with it. There are many things to consider, such as the severity of your sleep apnea, and your comfort level in what you choose to wear while sleeping. Let’s look at a couple of the […]

It is not uncommon for people to have teeth that are too crowded and as a result, painful and uncomfortable. This particular problem can have a number of secondary effects as well, along with many little inconveniences such as difficulty eating or chewing, and even being forced to often times have to breathe through the

Mouthguards are primarily used for two purposes, to prevent injury during sports and to prevent teeth grinding. Today, we’re going to look at both of these situations and see if a mouth guard is right for your child. There are always little crises’ that we as parents seem to deal with when it comes to

At Senestraro Family Orthodontics we are committed to saving your teeth using a wide range of dental solutions. However, in some cases, your teeth may be badly damaged beyond saving. In other situations, allowing the affected tooth to remain in your mouth can lead to additional dental problems. In any of these scenarios, tooth extraction

Many parents often grapple with the question of whether they should wait for their child’s milk teeth to fall out before scheduling an orthodontist visit. Given how crucial the proper growth of permanent teeth is to dental health, the issue of the orthodontic visit should not be left to chance. In fact, it should be

Bad bites, known as malocclusions, is a common dental problem where the teeth are misaligned and not functioning properly. It does not only affect your appearance but also exposes you to accelerated tooth wear and the risk of contracting dental diseases. There are different types of bad bites which include overbite, underbite, crossbite, and crowded

One of the most common dental issues that people face is crossbite. This refers to a type of teeth misalignment whereby a healthy bite is significantly distorted, and teeth don’t fit together as they should. In a normal bite, the teeth on the upper jaw are typically placed slightly over the ones on the lower

Flossing is a very important part of the dental care routine. It helps in preventing tooth decay and gum disease. However, people with braces usually find it difficult to floss because the wires and brackets get in the way. Most people tend to give up on flossing until they have their braces removed because they

Wisdom teeth are the last teeth that come in for the majority of people. They are located in the back of your mouth on the top and bottom. Much of the population needs their wisdom teeth removed at some point during their life. This could be in their early teens, but it’s common for young