Dentists always strive to preserve every natural tooth; however, sometimes extractions are necessary. If your teeth are too badly damaged to repair or it’s more cost-effective to replace them with dentures, you’ll need tooth extractions. Your mouth must be healed before you can get your new teeth. Here’s how long you must wait before you can get your dentures after your teeth are removed.

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Do your gums look inflamed? Maybe they bleed easily when brushing or flossing? If your gums appear swollen and irritated, you may have the early stages of gum disease. Although the infection is almost 100% preventable, it is a leading cause of tooth loss. It can also negatively affect your general wellness. Here’s why you don’t want to ignore swollen gums.

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Almost everyone would love to have a whiter smile, but some ways of achieving a flashier grin are better than others. While it might be tempting to invest in at-home teeth whitening kits that you can find at your local grocery store or pharmacy, these products often deliver unimpressive or unnoticeable results and may even lead to oral injuries due to faulty manufacturing or user error. Here’s a brief guide to the risks of these store-bought kits and why professional teeth whitening treatments from your dentist can produce superior results.

They say nothing lasts forever, but when it comes to dental implants, we’ve got good news! While tooth prosthetics like dentures may need to be replaced every five to ten years, dental implants can last significantly longer. Here’s what you can expect from yours!

Whether you’ve had braces before or this is your first time, it can be a bit of an adjustment getting used to life with clear aligners. That’s why it’s important to do what you can to plan ahead! If you’re not sure where to start, then read on for a few easy ways to prepare for Invisalign treatment!