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Full Stop: How to Prevent Dry Socket After Tooth Extraction

July 17, 2025

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A woman getting her tooth extracted

If you’ve been scheduled to have your tooth extracted, you may have heard cautionary tales about a painful condition known as dry socket. Dry socket occurs when the clot that has formed in your extraction site falls out prematurely, causing pain and leaving the space vulnerable to infection. Though this condition is bad news all around, the good news is that it can be prevented. Here’s how!

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Silent Tooth Infection: Why a Root Canal is Still Necessary

June 6, 2025

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Woman wondering why she needs a root canal despite no dental pain

If someone you knew had a severe toothache that didn’t go away, you may not have been that surprised when you heard they needed a root canal. But what if during your next visit, your dentist said you need this treatment despite no tooth hurting? Why is this the case? Read on to learn why discomfort isn’t a necessity before a root canal.

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The Surprising Link Between Oral Bacteria and Brain Abscesses

May 2, 2025

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Toothbrush with bacteria shown on it.

When most people think of oral health, they think of cavities, gum disease, and maybe bad breath. But what many don’t realize is that the bacteria in your mouth can affect much more than just your teeth and gums. In rare but serious cases, oral bacteria have been linked to brain abscesses, a life-threatening condition that highlights just how interconnected the body truly is.

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Unaltered Appearance: How Dental Implants Maintain Your Face

April 5, 2025

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Woman in orange shirt in dental office admiring reflection in mirror

Tooth loss can detract from your daily quality of life in several ways. For instance, you might develop speech impediments, like a slur or lisp, due to gaps in your grin. You might even struggle to chew food thoroughly enough and develop gastrointestinal issues from swallowing overly large pieces.

Many patients also develop anxiety over the changes in their appearance that can be difficult to overcome. Thankfully, your dentist can provide dental implants to preserve your visage and oral health. Continue reading to learn more about how tooth loss affects your face and how dental implants can help!

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Does Getting Dental Implants Hurt?

March 2, 2025

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Woman holding model of dental implant while dentist explains.

Dental implants have become the go-to solution for both patients and dentists when it comes to tooth restoration. Implants act as natural teeth and are long-lasting, with most patients enjoying their benefits for 30 years or more. Because they are surgically placed, many patients are a bit concerned about the process and wonder if they’ll be in pain. This post contains discussion about what you can expect during the surgery and why there is nothing to worry about!

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Implants for Life: Habits That Help Your New Teeth Go the Distance

February 14, 2025

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Patient eating healthy with dental implants

Dental implants are one of the best tooth replacement options available today—strong, secure, and designed to last for decades. But like natural teeth, they still need attention and care. If you’ve invested in implants, the way you treat them every day makes all the difference! Continue reading to find a few simple lifestyle changes you can make to help your implants truly go the distance.

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What Type of Denture Adhesive is Best?

January 16, 2025

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A denture and tube of denture adhesive

Whether you have brand new dentures or need a little extra help securing an older pair, denture adhesives can be a great tool. These products are a temporary way to hold your prosthetics in place, so you needn’t worry about them slipping while you are speaking or eating. But how do you know which type of adhesive is best? Here are a few different types, their benefits, and how to use them.

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Setting Expectations: Your First Month with Dentures

December 8, 2024

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Dentures in a glass of clear fluid next to traditional alarm clock

Dentures are the tried-and-true solution for rebuilding your grin because they are a versatile solution that can be adapted to meet your unique needs. Regardless of how many natural teeth you have remaining, your dentist can provide a set of partial, complete, or implant dentures to restore your smile’s functionality and appearance.

However, it often takes new patients about a month to adjust to wearing them, and there are a few common challenges you might run into during that time. Continue reading to learn more about what to expect to ease your transition to life with dentures!

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Are Ill-Fitting Dentures a Serious Problem?

November 1, 2024

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Dentures next to denture adhesive on a green background

If the boot fits, wear it – if your dentures don’t, visit your dentist! Ill-fitting dentures might not seem like a serious problem. After all, they just need a little adjustment, right? They do need to be resized, but if you wait too long to get them evaluated and modified, you could develop some pretty nasty health issues! Keep reading to learn more about the risks, and what you should do to avoid them.

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How to Stay Healthy During Cold and Flu Season with Invisalign

October 17, 2024

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A woman with a cold.

Fall is here, and along with all the wonderful things to look forward to this time of year, there’s at least one not so great one: cold and flu season. Worse yet, while it’s hard enough to stay healthy under normal conditions, if you wear Invisalign aligners, avoiding illness is even harder.

Here are a few best practices for preventing sickness this season while under orthodontic treatment.

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