Dr. Be Smiles

  Your bite is an essential part of maintaining tip-top oral health. When it comes to orthodontics, your ‘bite’ is the way that your lower and upper teeth line up together when your mouth is closed. A bad bite, also known as malocclusion, can happen if your teeth don’t meet as they should or are unable to meet at all. Different people have different problems with their bites. According to experienced dentists in Midland, TX,  here are some of the broad types of issues that children and adults face with their bites: Crossbite A crossbite occurs when the lower teeth fit outside the upper teeth. This might be the cause of a misalignment of the bone or teeth, which can affect single or multiple teeth. If the issue isn’t corrected on time, your jaw can shift to one side and look lopsided, which wears the enamel down. Underbite People with an underbite have the lower jaw sitting in front of the upper one. This can cause severe stress on the joints and tooth wear, which might become ...

  One of the first things people notice about you when you first interact with them is your smile. Many people tend to make assumptions based on others’ appearance, so it’s no surprise that people with discolored teeth feel self-conscious. Nobody wants others to assume that they have poor oral hygiene because of the color of their teeth! Things like coffee, tea, soda, and red wine can ruin your teeth’s appearance. Some people are born with naturally yellower teeth as well. However, there are many ways that you can make your smile appear brighter: Have a good oral hygiene routine A pretty smile starts with the basics—taking care of your teeth! Make sure you brush twice a day and floss at least once before using a high-quality mouthwash to clean all the spaces that are otherwise hard to reach. This will help you get rid of any tartar buildup  and reduce the chances of tooth decay. Use banana peels Banana peels are a great way to naturally make your teeth appear whiter without sp...