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If the prospect of visiting your dentist sends spikes of fear down your spine, you are far from alone. Countless people struggle with a degree of dental anxiety. The good news is that sedation can help; the use of certain medications can promote a calm and relaxed state of mind throughout your next procedure. But you might worry about its impact on the cost of your care. Does dental insurance cover sedation? This blog post explains what you should know.

Root canal treatment has long been a reliable way to save infected or severely damaged teeth. But like many areas of modern medicine, dentistry continues to evolve. Recently, researchers have been exploring a surprising new idea: that “good” cholesterol—also known as HDL—may one day play a role in improving how root canals are performed.

While this research is still in its early stages, it’s opening the door to new possibilities for how dentists may approach infection control and healing inside the tooth.

Menopause is a normal but major life change; it is a hormonal shift that can affect your entire body. It can even have an impact on your smile, including both the health of your natural oral tissues and your dental implants. What should you know about having (or receiving) dental implants after menopause? This blog post shares important information.

If you have some gaps in your smile, your dentist has probably mentioned that you should get dental implants. These small posts, made of titanium alloy, are designed to replace the roots of lost teeth. Crowns, bridges, or dentures get attached to them to finish the process. But just how many implants will you need to regain a complete smile? That depends on your circumstances.

Modern dentistry offers a number of reliable tooth replacement solutions. Many patients choose traditional dentures; these prosthetics look good, provide improved bite force, and are relatively affordable. However, they are far from perfect. If you have had your dentures for a while, you may be ready to transition to a stronger and longer-lasting solution: dental implants. What can you expect as you make the switch? This blog post gives you a preview of the road ahead.

Dental implants are the best tooth replacement option out there. Because they replace the roots of the missing teeth, they allow for a wide range of benefits that you can’t achieve with dentures or dental bridges. One of the most notable ones is their impressive success rate of over 95%. To do this, it’s important that you follow your aftercare instructions and get all of the vitamins and minerals you need.

Many experts consider dental implants the ideal way to rebuild smiles after tooth loss. Unlike bridges and dentures, these restorations involve surgically placing a support rod into your jaw to function like the root of a natural tooth. Not only does this lead to a more reliable replacement, but it also helps prevent the jawbone degeneration that typically occurs when teeth go missing.

But before proceeding, you must consult your dentist to ensure you’re a good candidate for this treatment. Continue reading to learn more about 3 characteristics they look for in ideal patients for dental implants!

When you talk or smile or laugh, showing your front teeth is inevitable. If one of these becomes lost to decay, injury, or infection, everyone notices, which is why you would instantly want to replace it. However, if one of your teeth toward the back of your mouth goes missing, who would see it? Who would know? Could you get away with not replacing one of these less visible teeth?

Ultimately, replacement is necessary even for a back tooth no one else can see. Those around you can notice your missing tooth because of other signs. What can happen if you don’t replace a tooth in the back with a dental implant? Keep reading to find out!

When you say you want a whiter smile, you likely mean for it to be a uniform look. However, what if you notice bright spots on your teeth instead? Typically, discoloration leads to a yellow tint, so you may wonder what’s causing these kinds of patches. Thankfully, they usually aren’t anything to worry about, but here are several culprits for this flaw and what you can do about them.

You may have stains on your smile that you want to get rid of. It’s easy to go online and see many over-the-counter products that promise the results you want. However, as you use them, you might not get the dramatic transformation you thought of. While you may want to apply them until you get to a bright grin, you should hold off. It’s easy to overuse them and harm your teeth. Here’s what to know and a safer alternative to go for.