You might use a straw when enjoying a fountain drink on a hot day, but you might not use one when sipping your morning cup of coffee. Maybe, you’re not using straws to reduce your footprint on Earth? According to researchers, one-time-use straws account for 7% of plastic product waste in America. Reusable straws not only support a better environment, but they can also improve your dental health. Here are a few benefits of drinking through a straw.

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Through the years, porcelain veneers have evolved substantially. Originally designed to perfect the smiles of Hollywood stars, these cosmetic dental solutions are now within reach for more people, offering a way to improve tooth appearance. While effective for various cosmetic issues, a common question about veneers arises: Do they protect against cavities? Keep reading to find out if decay is still a concern with this cosmetic treatment.

Invisalign aligners have become an incredibly popular orthodontic treatment in recent years, and are celebrated by patients for their ability to discreetly improve the quality of their smile.

With their rising popularity, a market has emerged for cheaper mail-order clear aligners. You may have seen ads for these services, and you could have even considered getting the treatment for yourself. However, these DIY aligner kits present hazards that make them problematic. Here’s what you should know about these kits, and why you might not want to rely on them.

Dentures are a tried-and-true method of refurbishing your smile if you’ve lost some or all of your teeth. When they fit well, they provide many benefits that have maintained their status as a popular treatment over the years. Patients love that they look and feel natural as well as restore their ability to eat and speak normally.

If you find that yours are slipping out of place or clicking when you open your mouth, they might not be fitting properly, anymore. Those with a full schedule or many other priorities may be tempted to put off a visit to the dentist to have them relined, but there are risks if you do. Keep reading to learn 3 of the complications of dentures that are out of shape.  

In recent years, dental implants have revolutionized tooth replacement. They’ve become a popular choice for their versatile nature and their ability to completely restore a lost tooth from the root up. If you’re on the fence about whether they’re the right choice for you, continue reading. These five facts may be the motivation you need to make an appointment.

Veneers have been a popular solution to mask aesthetic flaws in our teeth for decades. They’re often considered a staple to achieve the perfect smile that’s part of beauty standards today. We see straight, white smiles on everyone from social media influencers to movie stars to the guy or gal next door. But did you know that veneers were intended for a movie star in the first place? Keep reading to learn more about the history of this popular cosmetic dental solution.

The aligners used for Invisalign treatment work by putting pressure against your teeth, slowly but surely repositioning them to help you achieve a straighter smile. As you can likely guess, it’s normal to experience a bit of discomfort during this process. Luckily, it shouldn’t be anything you can’t handle – especially if you follow your dentist’s tips for finding relief.  Here’s what to expect when it comes to the discomfort caused by new Invisalign aligners and the steps you can take to manage it.

Chewing on ice seems like a harmless way to cool yourself off during hot summer months, but it can actually lead to oral health issues. The habit is more common than you might think. A lot of people mindlessly chew on ice because they enjoy the cool rush and crunch, but it’s better to stop now rather than later to save your smile for years to come! Here’s how chewing on ice affects your teeth.

Dentures are handcrafted by master laboratory technicians, meaning you may need to wait up to four weeks for your final prosthetic. However, the moment you’re finally able to put them in your mouth will be priceless, erasing all of your concerns and doubts related to the gaps in your smile. When you get to wear your new, natural-looking replacement teeth, you’ll feel a newfound sense of confidence, but for the next 30 days, you’ll undergo an adjustment period before they become a natural extension of your smile. Read on to learn what you can expect during this time.

Bridges, partials, and dentures have been used for generations to treat tooth loss, but 500,000 people every year are turning to dental implants. They revolutionized tooth replacement, but will something better come along? Although dentistry evolves continuously, here’s why dental implants are the most successful solution to date.

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