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If your tooth is in pain due to an infection, your dentist may recommend a root canal treatment to help you find relief. But what if the discomfort suddenly stops? It can be tempting to think that your problems are over, but is that really the case? Here’s a brief look at what it means when tooth pain disappears and whether a root canal treatment is still necessary at that point.

You’ve likely heard about dental implants and the many benefits they offer as a tooth replacement option. But when you visit your dentist to ask about the treatment, they may use a few terms that you haven’t heard before. To help make sure that you fully understand what’s going on during every step of the dental implant process, here’s a brief overview of 4 terms that are worth familiarizing yourself with!

With Invisalign clear aligners, it’s possible to straighten teeth without needing to wear highly visible metal braces. But are crooked teeth the only kind of orthodontic issue that Invisalign can correct? Could the treatment also potentially be used to address the alignment of your bite? Below is a closer look at how Invisalign works and whether it could be a good solution for your bite problems.

You’re probably well aware of the benefits that dentures have to offer for patients who have lost most or all of their teeth. However, it’s important to take note of the less obvious changes that dentures can bring with them. For example, in some specific circumstances, your prosthesis may have an effect on the way your food tastes. Below is a closer look at how dentures can impact your sense of taste – as well as what you can do to mitigate this side effect so that you can continue enjoying your meals to the fullest!

When straightening your smile with Invisalign, you will wear your aligners for most of the day. Some people think that since the aligners completely cover the teeth, they will not have to worry about cavities during their treatment. But is that really the case? Here’s what you need to know about tooth decay during the Invisalign process and the steps you can take to protect your smile.

Throughout the Invisalign process, you will wear a series of aligners that will gradually move your teeth ever closer to their ideal positions. However, if your treatment isn’t going exactly as planned, your dentist may tell you that you need Invisalign refinements. What exactly are refinements? Why might they be required? And how can you minimize your chances of needing them? Below are the answers to these crucial questions.

In the past, you wore braces to straighten your teeth. However, as the years passed, your teeth gradually started to shift and became misaligned again. You’ve heard that Invisalign can be a great option for indiscreetly correcting orthodontic issues – but is it still a viable choice for you even though you’ve already worn braces? Here’s what you need to know if you want to enjoy a straighter smile again.

If you have one or more missing teeth, you could potentially benefit from dental implants. Many experts consider them the ideal way to rebuild your smile because of their many unique advantages. Unlike dentures and dental bridges, they’re surgically placed in your jawbone for enhanced strength and stability.

These restorations also have an incredibly high success rate of 90% or higher, but that doesn’t mean they’re completely invincible. There are some circumstances in which your dental implant could fail. Continue reading to learn 3 signs that it’s in trouble so you know when to call your dentist for help!

Tooth loss can dampen your confidence in your smile, affect your ability to chew foods, and lead to other unpleasant consequences. If you need to get one or more teeth extracted, it is only natural if you are eager to receive dental implants ASAP! But how long might you need to wait between your extraction procedure and your implant surgery? This blog post explains a few possible tooth replacement timelines.

For most people, a daily cup of coffee (or two) is perfectly harmless. There is even some evidence to indicate that coffee can have health benefits! But what if you have recently undergone a dental procedure, such as a tooth extraction? Can you continue to enjoy coffee during your recovery period? This blog post explains some important facts that you should keep in mind.