If you feel self-conscious about having crooked or misaligned teeth, you may have thought about getting Invisalign. However, if you grind your teeth, you may doubt whether clear aligners are a suitable option for you. Will grinding affect your candidacy for Invisalign? This blog post discusses some important points.

If you have an upcoming oral procedure, your dentist might suggest that you be sedated throughout your appointment. While that idea might seem intimidating at first, it can actually lead to an easy and positive dental care experience! What does it feel like to be under dental sedation, and how can you know whether it is really necessary? This blog post provides some helpful information.

Sedation dentistry is a wonderful provision that has helped millions of patients to discover an easier, more convenient dental care experience. It has many benefits, especially for individuals who need to undergo complex treatment. But is it right for you? Your dentist can help you answer that question. In the meantime, you may gain some valuable insight by reviewing this list of signs that you might not be a candidate for this provision.

If you need to undergo a dental procedure, or you are simply nervous about visiting the dentist, you might be a candidate for nitrous oxide sedation. It can help you to have a calm and relaxing experience! Of course, you may wonder what nitrous oxide feels like. Will it put you to sleep? This blog post explains what you can expect.

When you think about dental emergencies, your mind probably goes to things like toothaches, broken teeth, and serious oral wounds. Certainly, all of those situations deserve urgent attention. But what about a broken denture? After all, a denture is not technically part of your body, so you might reason that you can delay treatment. The truth is, though, that a broken denture is a good reason to request an emergency dental appointment! This blog post discusses why that is the case.

If you are a denture wearer, you should be able to feel confident whenever you are wearing your prosthetic. You should not have to worry about it slipping out of place! For some individuals, natural suction is enough to keep their denture where it belongs. Others choose to use adhesive. If you are in the latter category, which type of denture adhesive might be best for you? This blog post helps you compare some popular options.

Dentures provide a convenient and cost-effective form of tooth replacement. However, they do not last forever. On average, they last for 5 – 7 years before replacement becomes necessary. How can you tell if it is time to replace your dentures? This blog post lists a few signs that a visit to your dentist might be in order.

If you have more than a few decades of life experience, you can be glad to experience the privilege of aging! However, that does not mean you should enjoy everything about getting older. For example, you might notice that the appearance of your smile is changing as the years pass. How exactly can aging affect your smile, and what can your dentist do to help you maintain a youthful appearance? This blog post provides some helpful information.

Your smile is one of your most noticeable features. But what if there are some details about its appearance that you are unhappy with? You might be thinking about visiting a cosmetic dentist. But what exactly is cosmetic dentistry, and what does it involve? Continue reading this blog post to gain a basic understanding of this aspect of oral healthcare.

People naturally gravitate toward youthful energy and beauty. It is little wonder that so many put extra effort into looking as young as possible. Unfortunately, there can be a lot of obstacles to looking and feeling young, including imperfections in your smile. However, the good news is that cosmetic dentistry may be able to help you recapture some of your youthful glow in at least five outstanding ways: