Signature Smiles Blog

If you’ve just restored your smile with the help of dentures, congratulations! Dentures not only make you look like your old self again, but they also make it easy for you to enjoy a wider variety of nutritious foods. But before you begin enjoying the benefits of your new teeth, make sure you know how to make them last for as long as possible.  Otherwise, you could be faced with costly repairs or frequent replacements!

It goes without saying that dentures aren’t “real” teeth, so some people think they can’t have urgent problems. How could an issue with these prosthetics be bad for your smile? Still, the reality is that broken dentures are a dental emergency; they’ll threaten your quality of life if they aren’t fixed. That means you should quickly see a dentist for help when a denture breaks. To learn more about the matter, read these details from your Edison dental practice.

The appearance of your teeth can affect your self-esteem and how others view you. Cosmetic dentistry can revamp your pearly whites to give you a smile to be proud of. Teeth whitening and porcelain veneers are common solutions to correct imperfections. Depending on your concerns and goals, you may be a candidate for one or both procedures. Here’s what you need to know to choose between teeth whitening and veneers.

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The quest for a brighter, whiter smile often leads patients to explore their options, especially when their budget is tight. Over-the-counter (OTC) teeth whitening products are popular in this way, but the big question remains: do they actually work? If you want to get to the bottom of the answer, continue reading. You’ll find the truth behind these popular whitening options and separate fact from fiction.

Teeth whitening is currently one of the most popular cosmetic dental treatments, and it’s easy to see why—the procedure to brighten your smile is quick, painless, and startlingly effective. However, this hasn’t always been the case.

People have wanted whiter teeth for a long time, but how they got it wasn’t always pleasant. If you really want to appreciate how far cosmetic dentistry has come, here’s a brief history of teeth whitening as a treatment.

For many patients, the hardest thing about getting oral healthcare has nothing to do with the procedure itself, and more to do with figuring out how to pay for it. Even if you have dental insurance, you might be surprised by its differences from medical insurance and be unsure about what you can expect it to pay for.

To help you a little bit, here are a few things you might not have known about dental insurance and what it can do for you.

Whether you suffer from anxiety or need dental work, sedation dentistry can help you sit back and relax while in the dentist’s chair. However, it’s normal to have concerns about what you can expect while you’re sedated. The effects differ depending on the medication used. Here’s what you can expect it to be like while being under certain dental sedation.

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For a patient with tooth loss, a dental implant can be life-changing. However, many don’t even take the first step because they don’t know if they can have the surgery at all. While there are certain factors that can make the procedure more difficult, they’re not always a deal-breaker. If you want to learn what your dentist will look for to decide if you’re a good candidate for a dental implant, continue reading.

Dental implants are often considered the ideal replacement for missing teeth because they have a success rate of more than 90% and provide unique benefits that other options don’t. They’re the only restoration that includes a surgically inserted post (abutment) that fuses with your jawbone and acts like a root to keep it healthy. Although dental implants are incredibly durable, it’s important to remember that there’s still a possibility that yours could fail. Keep reading to learn about 3 bad habits to avoid that will keep your dental implant in tip-top shape.

Dental implants are considered the gold standard for replacing lost teeth because they have unique advantages over other restoration options. It’s the only treatment that includes a surgically inserted titanium rod that essentially functions like a root. This abutment stimulates your jawbone when you chew which keeps it from deteriorating like it normally would when a tooth falls out. That means of all the choices, dental implants look and behave the most like the natural tooth you lost. This leads many patients to wonder which is stronger- a dental implant or the real deal? Keep reading to find out how they compare!