If you are thinking about getting an orthodontic treatment then you came to the right place and we can definitely help you. In this short blog entry we will discuss different types of popular dental orthodontic treatments available in the orthodontic market. You will be able to compare and think about some of the different options. Also, if you want any additional information, you can always contact us at Somos Dental. Metal (traditional) braces Traditional metal braces are what most...

A common question that keeps people from getting an orthodontic treatment is whether or not an extraction will be necessary in order to begin. Another relevant and frequent question is if there are any alternative procedures or other kinds of treatments that do not involve any type of extraction whatsoever. In this article, we are going to answer these questions and put to rest any doubts about the role of dental extractions in the orthodontic process. To the relief of...

On our last dental blog article, we talked about the medical point of view on what to expect when getting dental braces. Now that we talked about from the professional and ethical position, we will talk about some tales, advices, and information that we have gathered that come from our patients that is not taught in dental-health school. Once that you get braces you will feel “weird” for some time. We are sure that this is the best-known piece of...

If you are reading this article then you must be wondering about braces. You may have already asked friends or relatives who went through this process, what to expect. People mainly get braces to change both their aesthetic smile, to improve their overall health and even self-esteem. In this article we will discuss what to expect from both a medical and personal point of view, as well as, the experiences that we have gathered through our years in practice. Do...

Even though we know the aesthetic value and health benefits that wearing braces can bring, most people tend to ask the same question: Are braces worth the time, pain, and money? Well, the answer is pretty straight forward... yes! You'll be able to put your mind at ease, once you understand the benefits of having this procedure done. Why do people get braces? There are a lot of reasons to get braces and while most may be aesthetically motivated, there...

Are orthodontics possible without brackets? Imagine the following situation, you are getting married in 6 months and you want to have… White teeth; Straight teeth; All without having to wear braces. Several methods can be followed, so your teeth look white and well aligned. Teeth whitening and orthodontics can usually solve both of these issues. Yet if you want to attend your wedding without braces and within 6 months, we have to look at different options: Lingual braces. Lingual braces...

In America 7 out of every 10 people fear the dentist, but what causes this fear? We will list the most common reasons why most people fear going to the dentist. Fear of pain One of the biggest (if not the biggest!) problems that we associate with the dentist, or even hearing the word “dentist” is without a doubt; pain. However, this is far from a real perception, since as technology has advanced we now make use of better and...

A black tooth is a clear signal that the tooth is devitalized, this means that the tooth pulp and nerve are dead. A tooth turns black when it loses blood flow. Therefore, a black tooth is weaker than a healthy tooth, so as time passes the tooth starts darkening until hitting a near-black color. That is the reason for the name! Children are especially prone to suffer several accidents through their childhood, this causes that some of the fracture or...

Chewing gums comes from ancient civilizations, people used to make several cuts through tree trunks and they used to get tree sap which they let dry and used to chew so they could clean their mouth, their teeth or even for calming down hunger. However, it differs from those days, nowadays we have several chewing gum brands which have let people create chewing habits to the point in which they never stop chewing. Muscle over-stimulation from chewing If you chew gum...

Teeth originally come out white and healthy, it is us who stain and damage them by our bad eating and hygienic habits that we have not changed. There are several foods and products which stain and weaken our teeth, such as tobacco, mouthwashes, black tea, BBQ sauce, and dark beer. But, there are some others that damage them even more. Such is the case with the next list. Coffee Coffee’s acidity and color are staining your teeth considerably. We all...