Teeth and oral health Q & A with Dr. Hodgkins

Lately, Dr. Hodgkins and our team have been receiving some very interesting patient questions about teeth and braces. Today, we thought that we would share a few of these questions and their answers with all of our patients. We hope that this will help with any teeth and oral health questions that you may have!

Do you have a question for Dr. Hodgkins? Give us a call, or ask the next time you're in for an appointment!



Q: It’s said that the changing seasons can have an effect on your body and joints. Can the seasons changing also have an effect on the way my mouth feels, especially during orthodontic treatment?

A: On average, atmospheric changes do not affect the way your mouth feels in the long run. You may notice a temporary, short term, change in your mouth as the seasons change.

Q: If I play sports and use a mouth guard can constantly biting down on the hard rubber eventually cause my teeth to shift and become crooked?

A: No, it takes constant pressure for at least 10 hrs. before a mouth guard could cause your teeth to shift.

Q: If my wisdom teeth came in straight, do I still need to get them removed?

A: Wisdom teeth removal is determined on a case by case basis. Some people are recommended to keep their wisdom teeth.