While it’s more common for multiple teeth to be out place, sometimes, patients experience only one or two crooked teeth. If you have one or two teeth out of place, you may be wondering how to resolve them. Here at Costa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, we often recommend Invisalign. Invisalign clear aligners are completely comfortable and can be removed for... read more »
Here at Costa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, we see patients that lead busy lives. Many of them are involved in a variety of extracurricular activities and wonder whether they can fit orthodontic treatment into their schedules. Since we believe that nothing should get in the way of achieving straight, healthy teeth, we always work with patients to design a treatment... read more »
If you lead a busy life, you may wonder how you can continue on with your everyday activities with braces. That’s where Invisalign comes in. Invisalign clear aligners can give you the opportunity to straighten your teeth and achieve a beautiful smile without disturbing your lifestyle. Many of our patients here at Costa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry wonder whether they’ll... read more »
Here at Costa Family and Cosmetic Dentistry, we encourage patients to get their wisdom teeth removed in early adulthood. This is because patients who wait until they are older are at an increased risk of complications associated with wisdom teeth removal. By getting your wisdom teeth removed, you can avoid the following issues: Impacted Teeth Sometimes, wisdom teeth do not... read more »
Over the past few decades, children, teens, and adults have turned to Invisalign to achieve healthy teeth and attractive smiles. Often, patients visit our office and ask if they can only get Invisalign on their top teeth. These patients believe that their bottom teeth are straight or they aren’t very visible so they don’t need Invisalign on them. Using Invisalign... read more »
Costa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry is proud to be BioClear certified. BioClear is an affordable, conservative treatment, which uses clear molds that are filled with a composite material to match the shade of your teeth. These molds are eventually removed to reveal smooth, beautiful looking composite. You can expect the molds to sit right below your gum line so that... read more »
When your child turns 6 years old, they will reach an important milestone. They will be in the 6 year molar phase where their permanent teeth begin to come in. While you’re child is going through this transition, you may find that they face the same symptoms they did when they were a teething baby. Irritability, mild fever, drooling, ear... read more »
Recurring episodes of perspiration that may soak into your pajamas or bedding are known as night sweats. They are usually correlated to an underlying medical condition or illness. Night sweats are uncomfortable and linked to symptoms such as localized pain, weight loss, fever, cough, and diarrhea. Some of our patients have recently asked us whether their night sweats are caused... read more »
Leg cramps can be incredibly painful and make it difficult for you to fall asleep and get the good night’s sleep you deserve. They usually arise suddenly and occur when a muscle contracts and tightens. If you have leg cramps, you may notice that you have no control of them and they occur while you’re still awake or after you... read more »
For a century now, dental implants have developed a reputation for success and safety. Dental implants are typically made up of titanium and have an oxide layer to help fight corrosion. The titanium alloy in these implants contributes towards their long-lasting durability. Risk: Just like any surgical procedure, there are possible complications that can occur. Although, any problems with an... read more »