When people get dentures for the first time, they often find themselves wondering if they can wear them overnight as taking off your dentures every night often feels like an inconvenient task. Even so, this small step helps you in more ways than you can imagine. Aside from improving your oral hygiene, it also helps
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When you have missing teeth and are looking for a solution, you will likely come across these four common dental solutions: dentures, dental bridges, temporary retainers, and dental implants. All do the job and fill in any missing tooth gap; however, some perform better than others and some are better for certain oral health conditions
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During a dental emergency, timing is everything. A few minutes could be the difference between the ability to completely fix a serious dental emergency and having to go through an extensive and expensive procedure. Examples of Dental Emergencies and When to See an Emergency Dentist: You need to go to a hospital if you break
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Part of feeling great is feeling confident! And part of building that confidence is loving your smile! Orthodontic treatment like braces can help you perfect your beautiful smile. For some teens and adults, traditional braces may not be their first choice. Braces are very obvious and some teens and adults prefer a more lowkey smile
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Your teeth are not only good for chewing, but they are meant to be shown when you smile! But sometimes, our teeth no longer look or function as they once did. When this happens, it might be time to consider dentures as an option. Having dentures can be a great solution to a variety of
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There are many reasons why people may avoid the dentist. Maybe their insurance does not cover it, maybe they are scared, or maybe they believe brushing and flossing is simply enough. Whatever the reason may be, if you’re looking to schedule a dental appointment after missing your regular checkup, there are a few things you
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A confident smile can go a long way in changing your mood. Did you know that your brain cannot differentiate between a real and fake smile? Researchers have found in a study that smiling (even a forced smile) can positively influence your mood. Now, if you are embarrassed to smile because of stained, crooked, or
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A missing tooth can drastically change the way you think about yourself and how others perceive you. It can also be the reason why many people stop flashing their smiles. So, what are your options for a missing tooth? For one, a dental implant is an artificial substitution for a natural tooth and can even
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Have you just received your first tray of aligners? I am sure you are excited about your journey to a new and improved smile! Invisalign is a more comfortable and subtle treatment alternative to traditional braces. However, some initial discomfort and awkwardness while adjusting to the aligners is common. Keep in mind that a portion
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George Washington’s wooden dentures are nothing but a myth and any discussion around them was a continual source of discomfort for the late president. Washington had lost all of his adult teeth, save for one, and relied on crude dentures to help him by. His teeth were ravaged by disease and primitive dental care. Dentures
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