When you got a dental implant to replace your badly hurting tooth, perhaps you felt relief—finally, the pain would be over forever! After all, a prosthetic tooth doesn’t have a nerve and can’t feel, right? Yet, you find yourself dealing with some sensitivity in a tooth that shouldn’t have any at all. What could be the cause of this phenomenon, and what can you do about it? Take a look at a few scenarios and actions to take.

Finding employment can be rough. Not only do you want a job that will pay you a decent wage, but it wouldn’t hurt to get some other benefits like medical and dental to keep your healthcare costs down as much as possible. However, you need to be aware of the limitations of your insurance policies. For instance, do you know whether cosmetic dental services are ever covered by your dental insurance? Get a better understanding of what you can expect and how to afford the smile you want.

Unless you work directly with insurance every day, it can present a bewildering world with its own jargon and set of rules. For example, do you know much about your annual maximum for your dental insurance plan? No worries if you don’t! Keep reading to learn about how this one element (as well as others) can help you decide which company and policy is right for you and your family.

“Control what you can and accept what you can’t.” You might have heard this common saying before, and it can be helpful in situations where you have little to no choice in what happens to you. When it comes to flaws in your smile, however, it turns out, there’s practically no limit to what cosmetic dentistry can fix! Below you’ll find just some of the issues you may have with your teeth and which treatments can help.

With Thanksgiving so late in November this year, the next set of holidays will be here before you know it! Time will fly by, making it even more precious than usual. Before you commit to a smile makeover or any kind of treatment really, you should understand how long it will take, especially if you have a special event you want to prepare for.

Unfortunately, with so many potential combinations of treatments, predicting the timeline for smile makeovers in general is nigh impossible. However, this post can give you an idea of what to expect based on the types of procedure(s) you’re considering and why the initial consultation for a “smile makeover near me” is so important.

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!