by PMA Dental Care | Apr 22, 2016 | Cases
WHILE MOST PEOPLE HAVE thirty-two permanent teeth that develop (including the wisdom teeth) some people’s permanent teeth never grow in at all. These are called congenitally missing teeth—teeth missing from birth—and it’s actually more common than you think! So, what...
by PMA Dental Care | Oct 9, 2015 | Education
AS CHILDREN GROW OLDER, some parents begin to worry about their child’s thumb sucking or dummy habits. This is a normal behavior for an infant, but the older a child gets, the more harm it can do to their oral and dental development. The Pros And Cons Of Dummies...
by PMA Dental Care | Jul 17, 2015 | Cases
INVISALIGN BRACES AREN’T THE PERFECT SOLUTION FOR EVERYONE, but if you’re a good candidate, there are LOTS of reasons for choosing Invisalign and they’re not all simply about going metal-free! Because Invisalign braces are clear and removable they are a less invasive...
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 | Oct 31, 2014 | Education
HAVE YOU EVER accidentally bitten down on a little piece of aluminum foil? Have you experienced that quick zap of pain? That Jolt Is Called Galvanic Shock Perhaps a little piece of foil was clinging to the tortilla when you unwrapped your taco during lunch. When that...
