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You’re excited about the idea of straightening your teeth with discrete Invisalign aligners, but there are least two things that don’t make sense. Why do you have to wear them for 22 hours per day? And how on earth are you supposed to accomplish that?

The 22-hour wear time is recommended for good reason, and fortunately, hitting that goal might not be as difficult as you think! Keep reading to learn more about the why’s and how’s of this requirement!

Regular dental checkups are one of the cornerstones of a healthy smile. They help your dentist find issues early and allow your hygienist to thoroughly clean your teeth. But are you making the most of your visit? Asking the right questions can help you understand your oral health better and engage in your own care. If you need some good ones to get the conversation started at your next dental checkup, continue reading.

Nothing is more exciting than receiving your new dentures. New advancements in technologies and materials will ensure they fit comfortably while providing natural-looking results. In fact, you may never want to take them out of your mouth. However, wearing your dentures around the clock can have serious consequences for your dental health and overall wellness. Here’s why you shouldn’t sleep with your dentures in your mouth.

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When you play a video game and make it to the next level, you feel excited because usually leveling up involves getting new rewards, and opportunities and overcoming harder challenges. When it comes to tooth replacement, the basic level is traditional dentures, a good place to start. However, if you want to take your prosthetic teeth a step further to something greater, you’ll need to attach them to dental implants.

But is “leveling up” to dental implants really worthwhile? Is attaching your dentures to these posts really that much more beneficial? Here are ways that dental implants can make a huge difference for your smile.

Tooth loss comes with several unpleasant side-effects, and one of the worst is its impact on your eating habits. Without being able to chew properly, you may start to abandon foods you used to like or develop stomach issues. Dentures are a fantastic solution to this problem, but they can take a while to get used to. However, with a bit of practice and the right guidance, you can enjoy mealtime once again! Read on to find some practical tips to help you adjust to eating with dentures.

Invisalign can be an excellent alternative to traditional braces that offers patients freedom from unsightly irremovable dental appliances and irksome dietary restrictions. While many patients report that Invisalign is an easier and more comfortable treatment than braces, it is still necessary for patients to strictly comply with the treatment to achieve the best results possible. Here’s a quick guide to preparing for Invisalign so you can start your treatment the right way.

If you’ve lost one or more teeth, simple tasks like smiling, speaking, and eating suddenly become much more challenging. Thankfully, your dentist can rebuild your grin with dental implants. Many providers consider these prosthetics to be the ideal way to replace lost teeth because they come with several unique advantages. For example, they’re the only restoration that’s surgically placed directly into your jawbone for added strength and reliability.

However, dental implants’ journey has been remarkable, from their humble beginnings to their current status as the gold standard in tooth restoration. Continue reading to delve into their fascinating history and discover why they’ve evolved to be so durable and successful!

Dental implants have revolutionized the field of dentistry, offering a long-lasting solution for missing teeth that can restore both function and aesthetics. However, like any medical procedure, complications can arise, and one of the most concerning is when a dental implant becomes loose. If you find yourself in this situation, it’s essential to know what steps to take to address the issue promptly and effectively. Here are some of the reasons why dental implants may become loose and what you should do if it happens to you.

Your teeth play a crucial role in the way you speak. Pronouncing the various sounds of human speech requires precise positioning of the tongue and lips, and some of these sounds can’t be properly pronounced without touching the tongue to the teeth. Thankfully, modern dentures are incredibly lifelike, fantastically comfortable, and can work wonders for restoring your natural chewing and speaking ability. Here are a few ways to help you get used to speaking with dentures so you can start confidently talking your friends’ ears off as soon as possible.

Spring is a lovely time of year, and many people welcome it by taking some time to give their house or place of business a thorough cleaning. While it’s a great idea to get rid of unused stuff and deep-clean all the nooks and crannies in your home, there’s no reason why you shouldn’t take the opportunity to get your oral hygiene routine up to par. Here are a few ways to give your teeth a spring cleaning so you can enjoy them for as long as possible.