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Williamsburg Dental Blog

The Short List of Invisalign Dos and Don’ts

August 21, 2024

young man holding and smiling at Invisalign aligners

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!

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Summer Foods and Dental Implants: What Should and Shouldn’t You Eat?

July 30, 2024

woman eating bananas

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!

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Cavities in Dental Implants: Are They Possible?

July 10, 2024

man looking in the mirror at his teeth

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.

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3 Pivotal Ways Dental Implants Boost Your Confidence

June 10, 2024

two older men smiling, laughing, and eating together

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!

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Smile, Mom! 5 Dental Health Tips for Your Self-Care

May 10, 2024

mom, daughter, and grandmother hugging and smiling

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!

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Tale of Two Insurances: The Differences Between Medical and Dental Insurance

April 11, 2024

someone filling out a dental insurance form

To those who are unfamiliar with the insurance world, medical and dental insurance may seem interchangeable. They both involve monthly premiums and insurance cards, and both qualify for health savings account (HSA) or flexible spending account (FSA) money. But why are they separate?

Upon closer inspection, you’ll find at least two differences between medical and dental insurance you should know. Otherwise, you could end up leaving your share of $1 billion of unclaimed benefit money going to the dental insurance companies! Keep reading to learn these distinctions and how you can use dental insurance to your advantage.

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How to Transition from Dentures to Dental Implants Smoothly

March 4, 2024

closeup of upper and lower implant dentures

You used to love having lunch with friends. It’s fun to talk and catch up, but eating in front of other people has started to make you self-conscious since you got dentures years ago. You’ve become accustomed to your prosthetic teeth, but could they give you more?

After hearing and learning a lot about dental implants, you consider talking to your dentist about them. Going into your consultation, you may be nervous about transitioning from dentures to dental implants. What will it be like? How will they feel? How can you make the process go smoothly? Read on to learn more.

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Sore and Inflamed Gums? 5 Causes to Be Aware of

February 2, 2024

man holding his face with sore gums

What makes a smile healthy? Most people think of strong, white teeth, but they often forget that other half—healthy gums. When gums are sore or inflamed, it can not only be unpleasant but also put your smile at risk of serious consequences.

So, what causes gum soreness and inflammation? What can you do about it? Read on to find out!

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Watch Out for These Signs of Dental Implant Failure!

January 19, 2024

diagram of failing dental implant

When you get dental implants, you can expect them to be successful. In fact, 95 percent of the time, they work perfectly and stay in good condition even 10 years after placement. But that does leave a 5 percent chance of implant failure.

Although rare, dental implant failure does occur, but it usually doesn’t pop up out of the blue; it often develops over time, and there are symptoms and signs that failure is coming. What are the signs that you should watch for? How can you prevent implant failure from sabotaging your smile? Keep reading! 

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Happy 2024! Why You Should Get Your Dental Checkup Done Early

January 5, 2024

man smiling with confetti in the air

The ball has dropped, the confetti has been cleaned up, and a new year has started. Although the holidays are over, you have a whole year ahead of you. It can feel like you have all the time in the world to get everything done.

However, one important thing you should try to do early in the year is to visit the dentist. If you want to make 2024 a great year full of smiles, you should think about having a dental checkup and cleaning scheduled sooner than later.

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