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Many experts consider dental implants the ideal way to replace missing teeth. Unlike dentures and dental bridges, they include a titanium rod surgically implanted into your jawbone. As a result, they function as sturdy standalone structures with an incredibly high success rate of 95%.

Although renowned for their strength and reliability, these restorations are not entirely invincible and can fail if they’re not cared for correctly. If you’re unsure whether yours is in good condition, continue reading to learn three signs that your implant is at risk!

Millions of people have used traditional dentures to restore their smiles after tooth loss, which can give them the confidence they need to smile and socialize easily. While traditional dentures can vastly improve the chewing ability of a patient who has lost most or all their teeth, they cannot completely restore their biting force. Here’s how anchoring your dentures with dental implants can maximize your chewing strength so you can enjoy the diverse diet the body needs to stay healthy and strong.

Denture sores can be a painful and frustrating experience especially if you get them frequently. They can often interfere with daily activities like eating, socializing, and even just smiling! Fortunately, there are several effective ways to find relief from a pesky denture sore and prevent it from coming back! Read on to find a guide to help you get relief and maintain a comfortable smile with dentures.

Clear aligners have become an increasingly popular choice for straightening teeth over the years. They’re a discreet way to receive orthodontic treatment without the hassle of traditional braces. However, they’re not without their drawbacks. For example, many patients find that their aligners turn yellow over time, spoiling any attempt at hiding them. But why does this happen? Continue reading to learn why your aligners might turn yellow and what you can do to keep them clear.

While traditional metal braces are a tried and proven way to straighten out a misaligned smile, many people are hesitant to wear conspicuous and irremovable metal appliances with pointy parts in their mouths for a year or more. Thankfully, Smile Shapers clear aligners offer a virtually invisible alternative that can address issues like misalignments, gaps, and crowding. While these dental trays are removable, you may be having trouble taking them off of your teeth. Here are some tips to help you remove them comfortably.

Dental implants are durable restorations known for their remarkable success rate, often lasting a lifetime with proper care. While they typically boast a 95% success rate, occasional challenges like a loose implant may arise unexpectedly. Understanding the potential causes of a loose dental implant is essential, empowering individuals to take proactive steps. Join us as we explore the possible reasons behind a loose implant and provide guidance on promptly addressing the issue.

So, you’ve just received your first dental implant and you’re wondering if it will stain like your other teeth. The good news is that dental implants don’t have the ability to take on color like natural teeth do. However, that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t brush it, or that it will stay shining forever.

If you want to learn how to care for your dental implant and keep your smile looking healthy, continue reading.

Swelling in the face is never a good thing. While it can be caused by serious dental problems like toothaches or other oral infections, it can also result from inflammation of the sinuses or other organs. Sometimes facial swelling means you should see an emergency dentist, but other times it can require attention from another medical provider. If you ever experience facial swelling, here’s how to tell which emergency medical service is right for you.

If you’ve had dentures for any amount of time, you may have had to reline them because they don’t fit as well as they used to. An ill-fitting prosthetic can obviously be irritating, but recent research suggests that it may also have serious negative effects on your health, and may even have connections to an increased cancer risk.

As it turns out, there may be more reasons than the obvious to make sure your dentures fit properly. Here’s what you should know.

If you, like many people, are interested in straightening your teeth, there are quite a few reasons you would be interested in clear aligners—they’re subtle, sleek, and being able to remove them gives you additional options for being able to clean them.

The popularity of clear aligner treatment has spawned several startups claiming to be able to mail these plastic trays directly to your home, skirting the need for a dentist. However, it’s been noticed that these mail-order aligners often don’t deliver the results they promise, and can even make people’s teeth worse than they were before. Here’s why these kinds of mail-order aligners tend to be dangerous.