Your smile is one of the first things that people notice about you, so having a healthy and straight set of pearly whites can go a long way towards making positive first impressions. That said, our teeth don’t always cooperate, and sometimes they can move and shift around from their natural positions! But what causes this movement and how can it be corrected? Here are five possible explanations for shifting teeth, along with how your dentist can address the issue.

For many people, brushing their teeth is the first thing that comes to mind when they hear the phrase “oral hygiene.” But flossing is actually just as important as brushing your teeth, and it certainly shouldn’t be considered an afterthought! Sadly, many people still skip out on this step entirely—and in doing so, they’re heightening their risk of developing serious oral health concerns. Here are five mistakes that people often make when flossing their teeth, and how your dentist thinks you should correctly go about it.