It’s Never Too Late to Restore Your Smile with Dentures!

July 3, 2025

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a patient and dentist looking at an image of a jawbone

If you’ve been without teeth for a long time, you might wonder if dentures are still an option for you—especially if you’ve experienced changes in your jawbone. The good news is that in most cases, it’s still very much possible to restore your smile with dentures, even if you’ve gone years without your natural teeth! Here’s a little more about what happens to your jaw after extended periods of tooth loss, along with why dentures are still a viable option and how solutions like bone grafts and implant dentures exist to prevent further bone loss.

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How Many Dental Implants Do I Need? Get the Facts from a Dentist!

June 23, 2025

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3D image of a dental implant

Every smile is unique, and so are the solutions for replacing missing teeth. Whether you’ve lost one tooth or several, dental implants offer a reliable and long-lasting way to restore your smile. But how many implants will you need?

The answer depends on your specific situation, your oral health, and your goals for treatment.

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Dental Implant Dynamics: Do Dental Implants Get Stained Like Real Teeth?

May 14, 2025

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Toothbrush and tooth paste

After going through the dental implant process, the last thing you want is for your new teeth to look discolored. While dental implants are designed to resist staining better than natural teeth, they aren’t completely immune to discoloration over time. Here’s what you need to know to keep your smile bright for years to come.

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Aesthetic Upgrades: Preserving a Younger-Looking Smile

April 5, 2025

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Woman in dental chair with white hair admiring reflection with dentist standing behind her

Getting older affects your body in many unexpected ways, and your teeth are no exception. Years of everyday use eventually detract from your appearance, making you so self-conscious that you avoid spending time with others.

If you’re an older adult and are worried it’s too late to upgrade your grin, you’re in luck! Your dentist offers various cosmetic services to boost your confidence and improve your daily quality of life, regardless of age. Continue reading to learn about 3 ways getting older affects your teeth and how your provider can reverse the clock!

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Lost an Invisalign Aligner? Here’s What You Should Do

March 14, 2025

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When you’re in the middle of the Invisalign process, one of the most alarming things that can happen to you is suddenly realizing that you have lost an aligner. Needless to say, this is an issue that could easily disrupt your treatment if you don’t take the right steps to resolve it. That’s why it’s important to have a plan for dealing with the worst-case scenario – or stopping it from happening in the first place! Below is a look at what to do about a lost Invisalign aligner, as well as tips for avoiding such a situation.

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Gainfully Aligned: 3 Health Benefits of Having a Straight Smile

February 7, 2025

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Woman with braces smiling with hands under chin

Many people who have overcrowded or misaligned teeth think of their dental status as more of an aesthetic concern than an oral issue. After all, your smile is one of the first things others notice about you, and crooked teeth can detract from your appearance and lower your self-confidence.

Your dentist offers orthodontic services to reposition your grin, but you might avoid them if you aren’t aware of their associated health benefits. If you’re frustrated by an imperfectly aligned grin, continue reading to learn 3 ways straightening it can improve your dental and overall well-being!

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The Real Deal on Teeth Whitening: What Actually Works?

January 17, 2025

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Patient smiling after teeth whitening

Everyone wants a bright, white smile, and today that goal is more attainable than ever! But with so many products and home remedies out there, it’s hard to know what really works. Should you try charcoal toothpaste? Do whitening strips actually help? Continue reading to get to the unblemished truth about various types of teeth whitening and find some tried-and-true ways to brighten your smile.

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Love Red Wine? Here’s How to Stop Tooth Stains This Holiday Season

December 19, 2024

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Patient enjoying red wine without tooth stains for the holidays

For some, there’s nothing better during the cold winter nights than a nice glass of warm spiced wine. However, while it’s certainly well-liked, its dark pigments can leave your teeth looking less like snowflakes and more like mistletoe. So how can you prevent tooth stains with red wine so you can enjoy it through the season? Continue reading to find out!

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Small Sacrifice for Perfection: Why and How Much Enamel Must Be Removed for Veneers

November 15, 2024

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illustration of veneers being put on prepared teeth

When you look at celebrities’ flawless, pristine smiles, you may not know many of them share the same secret: veneers. Before you call your own dentist to schedule this treatment for yourself, however, you should understand that veneers are a permanent enhancement. A tiny portion of the enamel needs to come off to get the perfect smile. In other words, you can’t change your mind about it later, so you need to be sure about your decision. In this post, you’ll learn about the whole veneers process, how much enamel is taken away, and why.

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Does Cosmetic Dentistry Hurt?

October 29, 2024

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A woman with a beautiful smile.

Fear of pain can be a strong motivator not to do something. You know if you touch a hot stove you’ll get burned, and many a childhood summer probably taught you that doing a bellyflop into the pool is going to sting! By and large, however, these uncomfortable outcomes serve no purpose.  But when it comes to cosmetic dentistry, that same fear of discomfort could be holding you back from something very positive. Worse yet, in most cases it’s not even true. Here’s why when it’s time to make over your smile, you shouldn’t let fear stop you from doing a good thing!

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