Williamsburg Dental Blog

When you initially learned about Invisalign, you quickly found out about its amazing benefits and advantages over traditional braces. At face value, it seems like all you need to achieve your perfectly straight smile is these clear aligners. However, you might not have heard about something common in treatment called Invisalign attachments. Here, you’ll get more information about what these attachments are, why you may need them, and whether they will hurt to remove when treatment ends.

It starts with a sore throat or maybe a small sniffle and a sneeze, but it can bring misery. Cold and flu season has arrived, and this year, you’ve also got Invisalign going on. Can you ward off this common time to get sick while you undergo Invisalign treatment? What are some tips you can use to make sure you don’t spread infection to others? Keep reading to find out how you can survive!

Before an important event, you prepare in advance to make the event go smoothly. When you receive dental implants, there’s not much you have to do during the placement procedure. You basically sit back, relax, and leave everything to your dentist. However, some preparation is necessary to have a better experience and better recovery. Here are the steps you need to take to get ready for your dental implant surgery.

Have you ever had to sit out on festivities or activities? It can be frustrating and put a damper on the holiday fun. Halloween is just around the corner, but will you be able to enjoy yourself if you’re straightening your teeth? Through Invisalign, orthodontic treatment doesn’t have to hinder your enjoyment. However, you do need to make some smart decisions if you want your smile to survive Halloween unscathed and to stay compliant with your treatment plan. Continue reading to learn more about these decisions and how to have fun this October.

A butcher, a baker, a candlestick maker. A CEO, a teacher, an entrepreneur, a preacher. No matter what your chosen profession, Invisalign comes with benefits for everyone; however, there are certain careers where this orthodontic treatment is particularly handy and helpful for success, compared to getting traditional braces. What are some of these professions? Continue reading to find out a few examples!

Invisalign comes with many freedoms and advantages over traditional braces. For instance, you’re able to eat whatever you like during treatment; however, these clear aligners still come with some vital instructions—some dos and don’ts you must follow. What are they? Keep reading to find out!

Sunny days, time at the pool or beach, get-togethers with friends, travel to fun places. There are plenty of reasons to love summer! Another favorite part of this season is the fresh, delectable food. However, if you’ve just recently had dental implants placed, you are not yet ready to dive into the summer smorgasbord. What foods are okay to have now, and which foods will need to wait until you’ve healed? Will you be able to enjoy your summer favorites eventually with dental implants? Keep reading to find out!

When you had natural teeth, you dreaded getting cavities. Not only can they be painful and annoying, but they involve getting a crown or filling or even undergoing root canal treatment. Now that you have dental implants, you might wonder whether your prosthetic teeth could get cavities as well. Do dental implants need to be maintained to prevent decay?

Learn the truth by continuing to read the content below.

Some things in life can’t be quantified or calculated by cost. Confidence, for example, is priceless, but it’s still essential if you want to succeed and have a high quality of life. Especially if you’ve lost multiple teeth, the confidence you can get from replacing them with dental implants is unparalleled. In this post, you’ll learn three ways that dental implants can boost your confidence and help you enjoy life more!

As a mother, you have your hands full, regardless of whether you work or stay at home, whether you’re a single mom or married, whether you have one child or five. So much of your life is centered on your children, but this Mother’s Day, no one’s smile matters as much as yours!

Before and even after your special day, here are some dental health tips that will keep your smile bright and strong both for you and for your kiddos!