2018

Why Do So Many Impressions Need To Be Taken For A Crown?

If you’ve never had a crown placed on a tooth before, you may be surprised at just how many impressions need to be taken before the crown is placed. While getting an impression can be a little awkward, each one is vital to the success of the procedure. Here are some of the impressions you’ll need to have done and why they will help your dentist. Provisional Impression This is the very first impression you’ll have taken at your appointment, before the dentist shapes down any enamel.…

Getting Braces As An Adult: Why It's A Good Idea

When you hate the way your smile looks as an adult, it can affect you in many ways. You can have a hard time feeling confident — or taken seriously — at work when your smile looks less cared for because your teeth are crooked, have spaces in them, or are uneven. Or, you can feel like you don’t compare to other people around you and feel self-conscious about the way you look.…

3 FAQs About Being Wired Shut After Jaw Surgery

If you need to have corrective jaw surgery, you’ll need to see an oral and maxillofacial surgeon. Every surgeon has his or her preferences when it comes to wiring patients shut after the procedure. If your bone density is good, your surgeon may opt out of this step. However, some surgeons would rather be safe than sorry and require wiring the mouth shut so that the bone has the best chance of healing correctly.…

What You Should Know If You Are Thinking About Getting Invisalign

If you are in need of some orthodontic work and are weighing your options, you may be pondering the possibility of getting Invisalign. Invisalign is an option that can help you get straighter and better aligned teeth, much like traditional braces can offer. The difference, of course, is that Invisalign is not actually attached to your teeth and you can use them without most people even noticing they are there. Learn more of the basic facts about Invisalign and how this product may be able to help you with your orthodontic needs.…

Preparing For Your Dental Procedure With Sedation

If you have a dental procedure coming up and you plan on receiving sedation dentistry, here are a few things that you need to know to successfully prepare for your dental appointment. Eating and Drinking Depends on Your Appointment Time There are time restrictions on when you can eat and drink as well as what you can eat and drink prior to your appointment. This is to ensure that there are no adverse reactions to the anesthesia.…

Time To Stop The Decay: How To Care For Your Child's Dental Crowns

If your child has developed severe tooth decay that will require dental crowns to repair the damage, they’ll need some help caring for their new dental work. Pediatric dental crowns will allow the remnant of the baby tooth to remain in place until the permanent tooth can grow in properly. In order to do its job properly, it will need to be taken care of. Here are four tips that will help you care for your child’s dental crowns.…

Why Dental Implants Can Be The Ultimate Choice

If you have a missing tooth or two and you would like to get that issue resolved, you may have a couple of options. However, out of all of them, the option of dental implants may be something that you find to be the most beneficial to you. Of course, you will want a clear understanding of what those benefits are so you can make your final decision. Here are some of those benefits:…

Suggestions For People Who Are New To Dentures

Dentures are prosthetic appliances that are used to replace missing teeth and the gums that surround them. Depending on the number of teeth that you need to have replaced, your dentist will suggest partial dentures or full dentures.  Partial dentures are offered when you still have some natural teeth left in a palate. Full dentures are used when no natural teeth are present. The preparation of your dentures usually takes a few weeks.…

Don't Want A Mouth Of Metal? Try These Three Braces

Getting braces can mean making a huge difference in the way that your teeth look and work. If you’re interested in braces but have always been turned off by the look of a mouth full of metal, you don’t have to put up with that. There are now many alternatives to the traditional all-metal braces that are mounted in front of your teeth. If you want to look good while getting your teeth straightened, give these three styles a try.…

How To Prevent Your Clear Braces From Staining

Most people who care about their appearances prefer clear braces over other types of braces. Unfortunately, clear braces also stain easily, and when they do, they become rather unsightly. However, there are practical tips you can use to prevent your braces from staining; here are some of those tips. Keep Your Teeth Clean Impeccable oral hygiene is necessary for everyone that wants to avoid staining whether they have braces or not.…