Dental Blogs

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.

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.

Everyone tells you that Invisalign is “easy” and it “doesn’t take a lot of time.” What does that really mean for a busy adult who doesn’t have much wiggle room in their schedule? You may be suspicious of just how demanding the treatment may be, but you don’t have to be. The true Invisalign time commitment is reasonable so you can go about your daily life without many interruptions or demands from Invisalign.

No matter what kind of dental problem you’re dealing with, there is always a way to fix it. In many cases, the most logical way to repair the issue is with a porcelain crown. This versatile dental restoration, also known as a cap or dental crown, is hollow, tooth-shaped, and designed to look like your natural teeth. The solution fits right over the problem tooth to correct whatever you have going on.

When anyone pursues a cosmetic dentistry treatment, their biggest question is always, “How much is this going to cost?” Invisalign is no different, and this orthodontic alternative feels like an even bigger investment because it requires about a year of your time to complete. So, what will you be paying to straighten your smile? It’s more manageable than you might think.

Most Invisalign patients or people who are interested in the treatment have plenty more than five questions about how the orthodontic alternative works. Here, we are covering five of the most frequently asked Invisalign questions so you can feel informed and knowledgeable going into your consultation with your dentist.

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.