Dental implants have become the go-to procedure for replacing teeth because of their abilities to prevent bone loss, restore chewing and speaking, and improve cosmetic appearance and, last but not least, because of their durability. In addition to their exceptional performance, implants boast a success rate of about 95 percent, meaning with the proper care, you can count on them to work almost always! Still, sometimes the restoration doesn’t always take, whether it’s because of an issue with placement, poor oral hygiene, or the jawbone doesn’t grow around the implant to secure it. In this post, you’ll find ways to help you not become a part of the tiny minority whose dental implants fail!

There are a few things that with time you’ve probably come to rely on. The sun rises every morning, the sky gets dark at night, and your dentist will likely want to X-ray your mouth at least once a year. But why? If you’ve ever wondered what those images of your teeth and bones are used for, here’s a closer look at what your dentist is trying to find when she checks your X-rays!

Happy New Year! It’s time again to start fresh and create those 2025 resolutions. If one of your goals this year is to get healthier, you may be unsure how to make meaningful changes that are easy to implement into your daily life.  Well, one of the best ways to do this is to focus on your oral health. While it may seem as though by doing this you will only improve one area of your body, the great news is that the way you treat your teeth and gums can easily affect your overall health.

In that spirit, here are a few lifestyle modifications you can make to improve not just your smile, but your total body as well.

Invisalign continues to gain popularity as an alternative treatment to traditional braces because the clear plastic is much more convenient. Not only is the smooth material more comfortable than poking metal brackets and wires, but it also allows your natural smile to shine through.

However, your aligners rely on a proper fit to apply enough pressure to gently shift your teeth to their proper places. If yours don’t cover your teeth as intended, you could fall behind in your treatment timeline. Continue reading to learn why this sometimes happens and what you can do!

If you rely on that morning cup of java to jumpstart your day, you may be concerned that your Invisalign treatment could get in the way of this. The good news is that with aligners, you don’t have any dietary restrictions like you would with traditional braces, but you still do need to enjoy food and drinks a little differently during treatment. Here’s how you can still drink that coffee (or anything else) without affecting your orthodontic progress!

While you may not be overjoyed when your dentist tells you that you need a root canal, you can rest assured that they would not recommend this treatment if it was not in your best interest. Root canal therapy can eliminate a dental infection at its source, preventing a host of unpleasant consequences for your oral health. Here’s a brief guide to why you shouldn’t skip getting a root canal if your dentist recommends it as well as how your oral care provider will ensure your comfort during the procedure.

Root canals have allowed millions of people to avoid tooth loss after severe dental injuries or infections. While these procedures have a bad reputation, the truth is that they are completely painless and only involve a mild recovery period. Here’s what you should know about how root canal treatment works as well as a guide to keeping the recovery period afterward comfortable and complication-free.

Although teeth are supposed to last for a lifetime, 120 million Americans are missing at least one tooth. According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, nearly 27% of adults aged 20 to 34 years have suffered tooth loss. Missing teeth are often associated with being elderly, but tooth loss can occur at any age. Dentures have been used for generations to restore complete, functional smiles. You don’t have to be a senior to benefit from dentures. Here’s why age doesn’t matter when replacing lost teeth.

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Dental sedation is used in a variety of situations, ranging from helping an anxious patient relax during their appointment to making a lengthy or extensive procedure more comfortable. Who knows, at your next dental appointment, you may be able to benefit from sedation! Read on to learn more about nitrous oxide, oral conscious sedation, and IV sedation, as well as general anesthesia and what types of feelings they invoke.

Adjusting to dentures can bring many changes to your daily life, but many patients don’t expect a change in taste! But how could something like a denture prosthetic affect the way you experience flavor? Continue reading to learn more about the science of taste and how your dentures can alter it.