Granger Dental Group Blog

Whether you’ve suffered severe tooth loss or your teeth are beyond repair, dentures are a great option to restore a beautiful, functional smile. They are a tried and proven solution supported by decades of success. It will take many steps to recreate your smile, but it’s time well-spent to ensure your results look and feel natural. Here’s how long you can expect the process to take.

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For those who are missing some or all their teeth, dentures are an incredibly helpful restorative option that gives them back a full beam. They are ideal for people missing several teeth or those who have none remaining and can last many years with proper care. Dentures are a much better option than leaving your mouth tooth-free, but they are also notorious for slipping. You may wonder how this impacts normal tasks and activities, such as kissing. Continue reading to learn if kissing with dentures is a possibility and some tips on how to make date night a success.

When you first got your dentures, you were so excited to have a complete smile again! As time passed, there were a few downsides to your restoration that bothered you, like the inconvenient slippage and not being able to eat some of your favorite foods. Fortunately, there is a more comprehensive and stable solution for your renewed teeth: dental implants. Here’s all to know about the benefits of the switch, as well as tips for a smooth transition from dentures to dental implants.

Dental technology has come a very long way—there are now several approaches used to repair, restore, and replace compromised and damaged teeth, and among them are CEREC crowns. This awesome solution allows your dentist to quickly provide your smile with an incredible restoration that can last for many years. Keep reading to learn a little more from your dentist about the CEREC crown process, how long it takes to receive them, and the many benefits that this solution has to offer.

As you likely know, dentures act as false teeth. They thus let you smile, chew food, and speak clearly. You might think, then, that cleaning dentures while they’re in your mouth is okay. After all, they act like natural teeth in so many other ways; why not this one? The truth, though, is that an in-mouth brushing won’t do you much good. You’d be better off following the suggestions of your Granger dentist. That said, here’s why you shouldn’t brush dentures in your mouth and some alternate cleaning tips.

When most people think about their oral hygiene, their pearly whites are what come to mind first; but your gums are actually just as important as your teeth! And unfortunately, gingivitis, also known as gum disease, is quite a widespread issue; in fact, it’s estimated that roughly half of all Americans over the age of 30 suffer from the condition. That said, you might be wondering how long it takes to heal from gingivitis and what you can do to prevent future gum disease. Keep reading to learn more from your dentist.

No one ever expects to experience a dental emergency, but 1 in 6 Americans are in this situation annually. When the unexpected strikes, you need a dentist in a hurry. It is best to plan ahead by finding an emergency dentist before you actually need one to make a stressful situation a little easier. You don’t want to lose valuable time searching for a dental office, or you might lose your tooth. Don’t worry, here are 6 tips to help you find the best emergency dentist to save your smile. 

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Toothaches are more common than you might realize, and many people suffer from the debilitating pain and discomfort that they sometimes cause. But have you ever had a toothache that just seemingly seemed to vanish for no apparent reason? Even though this might seem like a reason to celebrate, it likely isn’t—toothaches happen because something’s wrong in your mouth, so the pain suddenly disappearing is actually not a positive sign at all! Keep reading to learn more from your dentist about what causes toothaches and what you need to do if yours suddenly disappears.

When summertime arrives, there’s no better time to head off with family and friends to beaches, mountains, or countless other destinations to escape the monotony of day-to-day life. While this provides a great opportunity to make memories and have some fun, it’s always important to take care of some personal business before you leave town. One aspect of that is your oral health. Read on to learn some reasons why seeing your dentist in Granger before summer vacation travel day arrives is a wise move.

You wouldn’t buy a pair of pants without trying them on, right? Okay maybe you would order a pair online, but it’s certainly risky.

At least with pants, it’s not a huge ordeal to send them back for an exchange or a refund. If you’re considering dental implants to upgrade your smile, that is definitely not a case where deciding they aren’t a good fit for you after the fact will suffice. You want to know how they’ll feel in advance.

Keep reading to learn how they feel compared to natural teeth and what else you can expect with dental implants in Granger.