by PMA Dental Care | Jan 9, 2015 | Education
MANY PEOPLE, AFTER COMPLETING orthodontic treatment, are fitted with a fixed retainer – a thin wire that’s bonded to the back of teeth, designed to help keep teeth straight and aligned. Fixed retainers can be great! You never have to worry about losing it!...
by PMA Dental Care | Jan 2, 2015 | Education
FOR BOTH CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, dental care can be challenging. In some cases, limited coordination can make brushing and flossing tricky. In other cases there may be less access to professional care. Some patients may experience high anxiety levels...
by PMA Dental Care | Dec 19, 2014 | Education
EVER WONDERED HOW THE PRESSURE of the human bite stacks up against the bone-crushing pressure of a hyena bite? We may not have the power some creatures have—but the complexity and precision of the human bite is simply remarkable. Our Jaws And Teeth Balance Force And...
by PMA Dental Care | Dec 12, 2014 | Education
THE LEGEND OF THE TOOTH FAIRY has been around for ages. But you may not recognize the winged pixie you know and love from these old traditions… Originally, Parents Hid Children’s Teeth Centuries ago in Europe, parents buried their child’s lost tooth in a “tooth...
by PMA Dental Care | Nov 14, 2014 | Education
TONGUES ARE REMARKABLE ENGINEERING WONDERS. They help us nourish ourselves and clean our teeth. They’re a vital part of our oral and whole body health. How do we keep them clean and healthy? Brush Your Tongue Daily Your tongue hosts up to 10,000 taste buds. It also...
by PMA Dental Care | Nov 7, 2014 | Education
ARE YOU GETTING ENOUGH CALCIUM? Think about your nutrition habits, and the habits of those you love and care for. Daily calcium intake is critical to great oral and whole body health. Adults Require 1,000 mg Per Day The most well-known calcium source is milk. About...
