Minor dental alignment issues such as gaps, crowding, and mild underbites and overbites can be quite distracting from the more beautiful features of a patient’s smile, and they can make teeth more vulnerable to injury and infection. While these issues can typically be treated with Invisalign clear aligners, some patients may be able to address their misalignments more quickly with veneers. Here’s a brief guide to the different ways in which Invisalign and veneers can help you achieve a straighter smile.

Saving money at the dentist’s office can be challenging if you are unfamiliar with dental insurance and how it works. You know it can help lower your out-of-pocket costs, but frequently used terms, like “deductible,” may leave you feeling unsure about what is required to access to all these supposedly “great” benefits. Keep reading to discover the meaning behind this important word and how it can lead to the kind of savings you deserve.  

Congratulations on your new dental insurance! Whether you’ve started a new job or simply selected a different provider, learning the many benefits of your new plan can be a little overwhelming. Many patients are confused when they learn that their coverage has a waiting period. Here’s what this means, how long it could last, and which benefits you can usually start using right away.

Though they’re not biological, your dental implants can still do many things that your real teeth can do. They can chew food, prevent your jawbone from deteriorating, and unfortunately, if you don’t take proper care of them, they can become stained or discolored like natural teeth do, too. But while with real ones, professional whitening treatments can help restore their luster, once dental implants are stained there’s little that can be done to correct it.

Here’s how to prevent discoloration in your prosthetics and ensure that your new smile stays looking white and bright for as long as possible!

If you’ve lost a tooth, you’ve probably heard of dental implants as a replacement option. But what you may not know is just how successful they are as a treatment. When performed by a certified professional dentist, the success rate can reach upwards of 95 percent or more! But what makes them so successful? Is there some secret formula dentists follow to get it right every time? Continue reading to explore why dental implants are considered the gold standard for replacing missing teeth.

Each year, tens of thousands of workers come to the United States on work visas to provide better opportunities for themselves and their families. Unfortunately, however, sometimes things don’t always go according to plan. Dental emergencies can occur anywhere at any time, but they can be especially stressful when you’re far from home and can’t see your regular dentist. If you are living in the United States for work and have a dental emergency, here’s what you should do to protect yourself and get the help you need in this time of crisis.

If you’re suffering from a toothache, it’s natural to wonder whether your situation constitutes a dental emergency. When it comes to your teeth, however, no pain is considered normal and should be assessed sooner rather than later. There are several possible causes, and your dentist must determine the culprit before your condition progresses.

If the throbbing suddenly dissipates, though, it’s easy to assume that the problem must have resolved itself. Unfortunately, that’s not usually the case. Dental issues tend to only get worse in time and don’t typically clear up on their own.

Continue reading to learn why it’s important that you see your dentist even if your toothache fades!

Exercise is undoubtedly great for your health as it helps with weight management, cardiovascular health, and mood enhancement. However, while you’re breaking a sweat, it’s important not to overlook the effects of exercise on your dental health. Surprisingly, certain aspects of physical activity can threaten your teeth and gums! 

If you want to explore how exercise can affect your dental health and how to prevent damage, continue reading.

Dentures can be an excellent way to restore a smile and regain confidence after extensive tooth loss. While dentures are made out of durable materials that are immune to tooth decay, they still require proper care and maintenance to stay functional and aesthetically pleasing. Here’s why your dentures may not have been smelling wonderful lately and how you can keep them looking great and odor-free.

Dentures can be an amazing solution for extensive tooth loss because they can allow a patient to smile normally and eat foods that would be impossible to chew with missing teeth. While dentures can be expected to last up to ten years with proper care, they will require adjustments from time to time in order to continue fitting properly. However, some people might be tempted to try to save a buck by relining their dentures themselves. Here’s why trying that can ruin your appliance and why you should leave your dentures’ adjustments to dental professionals.