You might be surprised that something as ordinary as your teeth can affect almost every part of your day. Maybe you have trained yourself to smile without showing them, or you avoid photos, or you . . .

You might be feeling a little embarrassed about how anxious you get around the dentist. Your heart races when you smell the office, your jaw tightens when you hear the instruments, and you start . . .

You might be feeling a mix of worry and guilt about your family’s teeth. Maybe your child just had a cavity filled, your parent is starting to lose teeth, and you are quietly wondering when your own . . .

You might be looking at your child’s teeth and wondering if you are doing enough. Maybe there has been a cavity already, or a scare with a toothache, or maybe you simply lie awake some nights thinking . . .

You might be wondering if straightening your teeth is quietly putting your gums at risk. Maybe you have heard stories about gum recession after braces, or you notice that your gums look a little puffy . . .