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Dentures are a popular solution for tooth loss that can simultaneously rebuild your smile’s appearance and functionality. They contain the correct number of pontics (artificial teeth) set in a gum-colored acrylic base, designed to resemble your natural teeth and gums, to boost your confidence.

However, your jawbone thins after tooth loss because roots are required to stimulate new bone growth every time you bite down. They might become loose or destabilized, but fortunately, you can use adhesives to keep them in place. Continue reading to learn about 3 potential options so you can pick the best one for you!

Much like with your natural teeth, keeping your dentures white and bright requires a little effort. After all, even the most well-made prosthetic can become discolored with time. But the good news is that keeping your false teeth looking as good as new is easier than you think!

Here are some tips for caring for your new dentures so they stay stain free, and how you can clean older prosthetics, so they look as white and shiny as the day you got them!

Another year is about to draw to a close, and that means the big reset on your dental insurance benefits is soon to follow! If you’ve been putting off getting a crown or other dental treatment, now is the time to act. Your benefits won’t roll over into the new year, so any unused coverage will disappear once the ball drops! Continue reading to see how a crown can make the most of your insurance and protect your smile.

Many patients with dental problems are unsure whether their condition constitutes an emergency and wait for an appointment to be seen. Unfortunately, doing so can potentially put your oral health at risk. For example, if your dental bridge has just fallen out, you might not think of it as urgent if you’re not hurting or bleeding.

However, the gap in your grin is vulnerable to infection or potential injury until your prosthetic is repaired or replaced, so you should schedule a visit as soon as possible. Continue reading to learn more about why your bridge may have become dislodged and how to safeguard your smile until you arrive for your appointment.

Dental emergencies can happen at any time, but you definitely don’t want to deal with one when you’re trying to have fun! With Halloween a little over a week away, now is the time to learn how to avoid an urgent dental problem on this creepy holiday! So, before you head out the door to that spooky soiree or to collect all that candy, here are some tips for safeguarding your smile from a dental emergency!

It is common for patients who need root canals to experience dental pain. So if you felt perfectly fine during your checkup when your dentist recommended this treatment, you might have been understandably surprised. However, there are other warning signs that you might require a root canal, and they’re not always accompanied by discomfort. Keep reading to learn more about five of these painless red flags.

Tooth stains are nearly unavoidable, especially with the popularity of drinks like red wine, coffee, and tea. In fact, one of the most common cosmetic issues dental patients face is discoloration. So, after investing in dental implants, it’s no wonder that one of the first questions dentists get is, “Will these get stained easily?”  If you’re curious about how your dental implants will hold up against common stains, continue reading!

Adult teeth are naturally a yellowish shade of white, but many people find that theirs are much more yellow than they’d like them to be. While this can happen for a variety of reasons, there are measures you can take to restore your smile’s lovely pearlescent luster. Here’s a brief overview of what can cause your teeth to take on an unsightly yellow color and a few ways you can address this issue.

You’ve had your dental crown for a while now. Maybe you already know that they are made from durable materials, but even so. It’ll have to be replaced at some point, right? Maybe it’s been long enough that you’re starting to wonder.

Don’t second-guess yourself. Your first thought was right – even impressively hardy dental restorations don’t last forever. If you’ve been sailing smoothly with your crown, though, you might not know how to read the signs. Keep reading to find out what could indicate it’s time for a dental crown replacement.

If you’re a young adult experiencing an ache in your jaw, or swelling in your gums behind your molars, you might be growing wisdom teeth. They typically show up when you’re between 17 and 25 years old and are extracted more often than not. In fact, this procedure is so common that many people think of it as a natural rite of passage into young adulthood.

But what if you’re in your twenties and you haven’t experienced any of the telltale signs of these last molars arriving? Could it be possible that you’re one of the lucky ones who don’t have them? Keep reading to learn more about wisdom teeth and why some people don’t have to worry about them.