Over time, tooth loss can have a drastic impact on your everyday life. Gaps in your smile won’t just make it harder to do common tasks like eating and speaking, they’ll also wear down your self-esteem and negatively impact your social life. Instead of dealing with all the problems that come with having holes in your smile, you can choose the most advanced restorative procedure available, dental implants. They replace the entire structure of your missing tooth or teeth from the root up. To learn how the closest solution to replacing your natural teeth can benefit you, continue reading.

It goes without saying that habits can make you or break you – and that includes your dental health! By getting in the habit of seeing a dentist twice a year and spending a little time each day on your oral hygiene, you’ll get a big payoff: less time and money in the dental chair, a smile that looks and feels great, and even a better sense of overall well-being. Want to know more? Keep reading below about 3 of the most important habits you can develop for a healthy smile.

After seeing a blog post for DIY braces, you’re considering trying to craft your own braces instead of investing in professional Invisalign treatment. This idea seems wild – because it is. It’s unfortunate to burst your bubble, but most of the time DIY solutions that sound too good to be true usually are. Not only can making your own braces out of materials like superglue, rubber bands, and paper clips be dangerous, but it can also do more harm to your smile than good. Read on for 5 reasons it’s best to leave your orthodontic treatment to the professionals.

Have you been putting off your semi-annual checkup and cleaning with your dentist because you don’t think there’s anything wrong with your oral health? A professional examination can keep serious illnesses and diseases from wreaking havoc on your daily life. Even though you brush and floss daily, plaque and oral bacteria can still get caught in the nooks and crannies of your mouth that you can’t get to with a regular toothbrush. Also, some deadly diseases like oral cancer can be silent and progress quickly, which is why it’s important to be regularly examined by your dentist. Read on to learn 3 ways you can save money in the long run by keeping up with your preventive care.

Have you ever passed on ice cream because you know it will hurt your teeth? What about a hot cup of coffee? If yes, you might have sensitive teeth. Besides being uncomfortable, tooth sensitivity might be a sign of a deeper problem. It might mean a dental emergency is close. Seeing your dentist about sensitivity is the best way to prevent emergencies. Read on to learn about why your teeth are so sensitive.