Dental Blogs

One of the biggest concerns patients have about starting Invisalign treatment is the time commitment. No matter what kind of orthodontic treatment you undergo, your time is required – months and sometimes years of your time. The Invisalign time commitment, however, is far more palatable than most teeth-straightening options.

If you are missing several teeth in one area of your mouth or missing an entire arch of teeth, you may very much want to replace them, but you may also be reluctant to visit your dentist for that repair. We get it. Most people with many missing teeth believe dentures are their only option for restoration. This, however, is false, especially if your dentist has mastered the art of implant dentures. Now, here’s what you need to know about this innovation.

Braces for adults? Most people wouldn’t dream of the idea. They can’t imagine sporting hardware on their teeth like a teenager when they meet with clients, colleagues, or customers, or when they socialize with friends. Invisalign for adults, though, has changed orthodontic options and expanded the opportunities for adults to get the straight smile they’ve always wanted.

Spring is the time of year when people embrace the sunshine, warmer weather, flowers, and blooming trees (even if that means triggering allergies). You want to feel like the world around you – fresh, renewed, attractive. No matter what the season, there is a cosmetic dentistry procedure that can match your timetable, budget, and smile goals, but here are some just right for spring.

You want white porcelain veneers, right? The whitest teeth you can get. Well, yes and no. It’s like a bride going into a dress shop and shopping for a white wedding gown – she will find white ones, of course, but there is also candlelight and champagne and off-white and more. Every option is essentially white, but there is one shade that suits that bride best, even if it isn’t blindingly white – and there is one shade of white that suits your unique veneers best too.

You know when things aren’t right with your teeth. There is no escaping stained tooth enamel, teeth that are breaking down, chronic pain, old and deteriorating dental work, and so many other oral health problems. But it’s up to you to see your Hampton dentist and get the help you need to fix your smile. Don’t worry that nothing can be done for what you have going on – a full mouth makeover is the route to a healthy, beautiful smile.

Dental problems are always inconvenient, but there are some situations that are far more problematic than others. You damage a tooth on the day of a major work event, or right before your wedding, or as you’re preparing to go on vacation – there is a truly endless list of awful timing when it comes to dental problems. When you have a dentist that offers same-day crowns, however, you can have the issue fixed immediately.

Some people spend months and even years thinking about their ideal smile makeover, considering the treatments that are right for their teeth and saving up for their investment. Other people wake up and decide they want a new smile and want it right now. There’s nothing wrong with either frame of mind. It should be a relief to know that there are very fast ways to get a smile makeover, so you can look like the best version of yourself sooner rather than later.

Your smile is the focal point of your face. It’s one of the first things people see when they meet you and talk to you. It’s your mouthpiece and a major method of expressing yourself. If you’re embarrassed by your teeth, you know you don’t feel free. You must be careful about when and how you smile and laugh so your unsightly teeth aren’t noticeable. If you don’t want to limit yourself anymore, it’s time to free yourself with a customized smile makeover.

The Smiles by the Sea family dental practice has moved to our new location, from Dearborn Avenue to High Street, but our intentions and level of care remain the same. We know the value of healthy, beautiful smiles, and we provide each patient with gentle, compassionate care so they learn to trust the team at Smiles by the Sea and look forward to every dental visit. We also make it a priority to give back to our Hampton neighbors all year long and have a solid reputation of community involvement.