Eating is an activity that delivers vital nutrients to your body. However, for most people, it is so much more than an act of survival. It is a happy, comforting experience. Whether you are delighting in a flavorful steak or indulging in a rich dessert, consuming your favorite dishes is truly something to enjoy. But what if food does not taste like it used to? Your dentures might be partially to blame. This blog post explains how your prosthetic might affect your sense of taste and how you may be able to regain full pleasure from your food.

Before you got dentures, you may have eagerly looked forward to receiving your new prosthetic. Perhaps you kept a mental list of foods that you were planning to eat with your restored teeth! Now that you have dentures, though, you might find that eating with them is more challenging than you expected. Do not worry. You can get used to eating with dentures. This beginner’s guide provides some helpful tips.

Correcting dental misalignment is a complex endeavor that can take anywhere from a few months to a few years. Throughout that time, the last thing you want is to feel unduly restricted by your treatment! Thankfully, modern dentistry offers teeth-straightening techniques that are designed to have minimal impact on your daily life. This blog post delves specifically into some of the freedoms that you can enjoy with Invisalign clear aligners.

Many people are drawn to Invisalign because the aligner trays are both convenient and aesthetically pleasing. The treatment is designed to work with your busy lifestyle! However, in order for Invisalign to be successful, you need to do your part. You must keep your aligners in good shape so they can maintain their discreet appearance and effectively shift your teeth. Here are some easy tips to help you do that:

Are you soon going to attend your first Invisalign appointment? No doubt you are eagerly looking forward to getting your aligners and starting your journey toward a healthier, more confident smile. Still, you might wonder if there is anything you can be doing now to prepare for the road ahead. Here are a few practical tips that can help you start Invisalign with confidence:

Do you have a special event marked on your calendar? It might be a wedding, your high school reunion, or a job interview. Regardless of what the occasion is, you no doubt want to look your best when you attend. To that end, you might want to get your teeth whitened. But when should you start the whitening process — right before the big event or a bit sooner? This blog post provides some helpful advice.

Dental sensitivity is very uncomfortable; it can make you shy away from eating your favorite hot, cold, and spicy foods! Unfortunately, this issue commonly occurs after a teeth whitening treatment. Why does it happen, and is there anything you can do to avoid it? This blog post explains some important information.

A bright white smile is attractive, but even more than that, it can convey the idea that you are confident, youthful, healthy, and energetic. If you would like to whiten your teeth, your dentist can explain your treatment options. But what if you have restorations in your mouth, such as dental implants? Is it still possible to achieve a brighter smile? This blog post discusses some important facts that you should keep in mind.

Sensitivity in natural teeth is a common problem. It happens when outside stimuli irritate the teeth’s inner layers, causing the teeth’s nerves to send pain signals to the brain. Dental implants have no nerves, so it may come as a surprise if one of yours ever starts to feel sensitive. What can cause sensitivity in dental implants, and what should you do to address this problem? This blog post explains some important information.

Dental implants are often recommended as the best form of tooth replacement, and for good reason. They are strong, sturdy, long-lasting, and overwhelmingly successful. In fact, the dental implant procedure is successful in more than 95% of cases. However, it must be admitted that this treatment does not come with any guarantees. Rarely, a patient might find that their dental implant feels loose. What can cause a loose dental implant, and what should you do if you ever suspect there is a problem with one of your prosthetic teeth? This blog post explains what you should know.