Each year, in the United States, about 40,000 new cases of mouth and throat cancer are diagnosed. However, many people are unaware of the need for cancer screening and regular dental exams. At Smiles by Martin, we suggest that our patients get regular oral cancer screenings near Trophy Club. Dr. Greg Martin and the team at Smiles by Martin has a few facts to share with patients about oral cancer and risk factors.

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“Pearly whites” is a common expression used by people all over the nation to describe someone’s teeth. But for many, “pearly whites” is just an expression, not a reality. Many people near Grapevine, TX experience discoloration of the teeth, whether it be yellowing, staining, or other darkening. If you are a patient near Grapevine, TX experiencing tooth discoloration, you may have some questions or concerns, want more information about benefits of whitening, or just want to learn more about treatment options. That is why Dr. Greg Martin and the team at Smiles by Martin is here to provide you with some information about teeth whitening near Grapevine, TX!

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To ensure you get the best invisalign treatment, it is extremely important to take all the necessary steps in order to keep your teeth clean and make your orthodontic treatment effective. Here are some of Dr. Martin tips on how to maximize your Invisalign treatment.

1. Wear your Invisalign for 22 hours a day. Dr. Martin recommend that Invisalign is worn 22 hours each day in order for it to be effective and successfully shift your teeth. This means that your Invisalign can be taken out to eat, brush your teeth, and floss however they should be put back in your mouth as soon as possible afterwards. On another note, Invisalign should be worn when you sleep as your teeth can shift quite a lot if not worn and cause setbacks to your orthodontic treatment.

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Here at Smiles by Martin, we try to keep our patients as up-to-date as possible on new options in dentistry. In recent years, dental implants near Grapevine, TX have become more common and look more natural than ever. Whether you have a full or a partial denture or have lost a single tooth, an implant may be the solution for you.

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 Orthognathic Surgery

Orthognathic surgery is a single or double jaw surgery offered by Smiles by Martin near Colleyville, TX which is performed to realign the jaws and teeth to improve the way they work. Jaw surgery may be a corrective option if you have moderate to severe jaw problems that can’t be resolved with orthodontics alone.

Also, did you know that our jaws have a lot to do with the way we look? Facial harmony is achieved as well with orthognathic surgery. When the jaws are moved forward or backwards, up or down, or rotated, the facial soft tissue in the chin, cheeks, lips and tip of the nose move accordingly. Therefore, once the jaws are correctly positioned a harmony between the facial features is acquired which results in a beautiful profile. The end result of this oral surgery will have both inner and outer influence for the social status of the patient.

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