Do you have any alignment issues with your teeth? Are your teeth overcrowded, or are there any spacing issues between them? If so, you may be a perfect candidate for Invisalign® clear orthodontic aligners. With the help of your orthodontist at Tao Sun, DDS, the straight smile you desire can finally be yours. Don’t settle for a crooked smile any... read more »
If poor oral hygiene habits allow the bacteria in your mouth to form a cavity in a tooth, it will inevitably spread. Without timely treatment, it could compromise so much tooth enamel that your dentist, Dr. Tao Sun, cannot repair it with a standard dental filling. In a case like this, he might recommend removing all of the tooth enamel... read more »
You probably know that sugary foods aren’t great for your teeth or for your overall health. However, did you know that other ingredients can positively affect the health of your mouth? Some foods, such as dark chocolate, could actually have a number of benefits. Sugary foods can create an environment where bad bacteria can grow and produce acids that can... read more »
Tooth squeeze, also known as barodontalgia, is a rare dental issue that occurs when you have a drastic change in altitude. It is most common for scuba divers, mountain climbers, pilots, and submariners. It occurs when you have air pockets in your teeth from loose or damaged dental work or even tooth decay. When you are at a high or... read more »
Do you have questions about dentures? If so, our Tao Sun, DDS team is more than happy to give you the answers you need! Dentures are strong and reliable dental appliances that can replace your missing teeth and give you a new-and-improved smile. To help you know more about this beneficial product, we have provided the answers to the following... read more »
The natural processes of aging can mildly alter the structure of your mouth leading to alignment issues. This is even more likely to happen if you’ve lost one or more teeth in the past. The missing structure can cause the nearby teeth in your mouth to twist and move toward the void. Fortunately, Dr. Tao Sun can improve your smile... read more »
Your tooth enamel is composed of a densely packed structure of microscopic mineral crystals. This is what makes your teeth hard enough to bite things off and chew tough foods. As strong as your teeth are, there are times when a blow to the face or other accident can impart enough force to damage or fracture a tooth. As long as... read more »
Before you take the first step of a teeth-whitening treatment, our Tao Sun, DDS team encourages you to think about a few things. Even though teeth whitening is a beneficial treatment that can give you the smile you have always wanted, it’s not for everyone. So, before you begin treatment, we encourage you to think about the following things: What... read more »
Installing braces on your son or daughter’s teeth is the initial step in the process of realigning their teeth for a more functional mouth, and the kind of winning smile that will last a lifetime. Regular adjustment sessions are required to effectively realign their teeth into their ideal alignment. Each adjustment session minutely stretches the periodontal ligaments anchoring their teeth... read more »
The first thing that people notice about you is your smile. Most adults think a bright, healthy smile makes them more attractive to the opposite gender. Many believe that an unattractive smile can hurt an individual’s chances of success in a career. Are you confident about your pearly whites? If not, ask Dr. Tao Sun about teeth whitening in Costa... read more »
