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If you’ve ever had a dental checkup, chances are your dentist or hygienist has taken X-rays of your mouth. While it may seem routine, dental X-rays play a crucial role in diagnosing and monitoring your oral health. But why exactly are they necessary, especially if your teeth look and feel fine? Let’s break down the reasons your dentist takes X-rays and why they’re so important for maintaining a healthy smile.

Many people who want straighter smiles prefer the smooth, transparent plastic trays of Invisalign to the sharp metal brackets of braces. The smooth, clear material won’t injure the insides of your lips, cheeks, or gums. Not only that, but they’re removable, so there are no dietary restrictions to worry about.

However, some patients who grind their teeth wonder whether their habit precludes them from undergoing this alternative orthodontic treatment. Continue reading to learn more about whether you can successfully complete Invisalign with bruxism!

The success of your Invisalign treatment depends upon you regularly wearing your aligners. But what happens when they simply don’t fit? After all, if you can’t wear them, how can they work their magic? If you’re struggling to get your trays on, don’t give up on your smile. Here are a few things you can try to make them go on easier, and what you should do if they don’t.

Compared to the full spectrum of human emotion, embarrassment can seem pretty innocent or inconsequential. But this feeling can become downright debilitating when mixed with anxiety. Deep embarrassment can prevent you from doing something that needs to be done – like visiting your dentist, for instance!

If you’re afraid to show your dentist tarnished pearly whites or dread being judged in their office, keep reading. These three facts will help you feel better about your smile!

Tooth loss is an unfortunately common problem that can cause a range of negative oral and overall health consequences. Thankfully, modern dentures are so comfortable that you might forget that they’re there and so incredibly lifelike that casual observers won’t even notice that you’re wearing them. However, it’s essential to care for your appliance properly if you want it to stay white, bright, and beautiful. Here’s how to keep your dentures in excellent shape so they can look great and work well for as long as possible.

Dentures remain a popular way to replace missing teeth because they can restore an entire arch simultaneously. Once you receive your new teeth, you can eat, speak, and smile much more confidently. However, because your jawbone starts to thin after adult teeth fall out, eventually, your prosthetics that once fit like a glove can become loose or frequently dislodged.

Unfortunately, this is especially true for your lower dentures. Continue reading to learn about 3 reasons this happens and what you can do!

Healthcare professionals, including dental experts, strongly advise against smoking due to its highly addictive qualities. If you’re planning to get dentures, it’s crucial to quit smoking as soon as you can. Smoking can compromise the health of your new dentures and heightens the risk of serious oral and overall health problems. Continue reading to learn about the potential risks associated with smoking while wearing dentures and explore effective strategies to overcome this detrimental habit.

Knowledge is usually power, but maybe not when it comes to fake news and false information. As a relatively recent development in dentistry, dental implants get a lot of attention. There’s plenty of information out there to help patients make informed decisions about replacing the gaps in their teeth. And there’s also plenty of information that’s simply not true! Keep reading to see five dental implant myths get busted.

Tooth loss becomes more common with age due to factors such as wear and tear, gum disease, and years of smoking taking their toll, leading many people to associate dentures with senior citizens. However, you may not be aware that dentures can often be used to restore the smiles of younger adults who have lost teeth as well. Here’s a brief guide to how these appliances can help replace the teeth of adults of any age.

Traveling is exciting, but it can also throw off your daily routines, including your Invisalign care! Whether you’re flying on a business trip or embarking on a family vacation, keeping your treatment on track is important. So, continue reading to find some simple and practical tips for managing your Invisalign aligners while you’re on the go!