Your father wasn’t sure about his dentures at first, but now that he’s gotten used to speaking and eating with them, he’s happy with how they’re working so far. However, lately he’s been worried about whether his new teeth will last. What happens if they break? Can they be repaired? Can he do anything to stop that from happening? Here’s what you need to know about denture repair as well as some ways to take care of them.

We’re now reaching the halfway point of the year. The kids are out of school, people are planning their vacations – and your dental insurance benefits are halfway to expiring! If you haven’t made a trip to the dentist yet, not only could it be affecting your oral hygiene, but you could be halfway to missing out on the services and benefits provided by your plan. Here are some ways you can take advantage of your dental insurance.

You’re enjoying a nice spring day when you suddenly find yourself dealing with a dental emergency. Wisely, you reach out to your local dentist to explain what has happened and to schedule an emergency visit. While it’s the professional’s first priority to make sure you’re relieved of your pain and that your tooth’s health is restored, there are some situations where an extraction is the only option. Here’s what you need to know about the process.

Are you suffering from missing teeth? Your smile feels incomplete and you worry about what kind of affect missing teeth can have on your oral health. With summer coming up, you don’t want to have to worry about picking up a piece of corn-on-the-cob at a barbeque and not being able to chew it. Partial dentures are a natural-looking restorative option that can aid your jaw function and help improve your ability to chew and speak. Read on to learn what problems they can fix and the benefits they can offer you.

You’ve just finished your run through Rose Rudman Park, and you’re feeling happy and energized. You reach for a nice, cold glass of ice water, but just when you think your craving will be satisfied, you jerk the glass away from your mouth and grab your cheek. While the sharp pain you felt may be the result of tooth sensitivity, there are plenty of other reasons tooth pain can keep you from the things you enjoy most. This is why it’s important to talk to your dentist about the underlying cause and various treatment options, one of which may be a root canal.

Are you dealing with the inconvenience and shame of having missing teeth? What was once easy to do is now difficult (eating, chewing, speaking), and you feel as if there’s nothing you can do. Well, there’s good news! Missing teeth can now be easily replaced using a variety of restorative dentistry options, including dentures. Learn more about the various types of dentures and which solution is right for you.

If you’ve spent years disliking your smile, you know how much it affects both your personal and professional life. Feeling good about your appearance is a big part of your self-confidence, and an attractive smile is one of the most important features you can have. The good news is that enhancing it is easier than you might think. Keep reading to find out which procedures a cosmetic dentist can do (often in just 1-2 visits) and whether dental insurance will cover them. You’ll be one step closer to a smile you can feel proud of!

One reason why people put off seeing their dentist is over fear of needle-based anesthesia. For some, the mere sight of the traditional metal syringe is enough to provoke mental and physical discomfort. For others, going through the rest of the day with a numbed face presents its own disadvantages. That’s why we’re excited to tell our patients about the Wand, a revolutionary approach to anesthesia that uses a single tooth anesthesia (STA) method to achieve superior results.

Besides your teeth, the appearance of your gums is equally important for an attractive smile. Unfortunately, there are several issues that may cause you to feel insecure, such as damage from infection or an injury. Not to mention, genetics or excessive gum tissue can also impact how your smile looks. No matter the cause, your cosmetic dentist can reshape the tissue with gum recontouring to enhance your self-esteem.

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Missing teeth are one of America’s foremost oral health problems. Dentures in Tyler are one way to treat this common condition. Modern dentures are affordable, comfortable, and durable, whether you choose a traditional adhesive version or implant-supported dentures instead.