Partial dentures are a small investment that can save you money – thousands of dollars in the long term – thanks to the reduced strain on the rest of your teeth and your jawbone. This comes as a surprise to many. Many might consider a gap in one’s teeth to be nothing more than an aesthetic impairment. How much damage can a missing tooth really cause? As it turns out, the cost of not taking care of your dental health can greatly outweigh the expense of purchasing a partial den...
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Should I Buy Partial Dentures Online, or In-Person?
Is it wise to buy partial dentures online, or is it best to find a dentist to take care of this? They say a smile is worth a thousand words. Not only is it critical for our appearance, but it’s impossible to fake – it’s a psychological fact that smiling makes you appear more approachable and likable. For people with missing teeth, a smile can seem like something you need to hide. Partial dentures can serve as an easy fix for this, but visiting a dentist to fix this may seem like an ...
READ MOREThe Best Night Guard for Grinding Teeth
Teeth grinding—also known as bruxism—can cause a lot of problems over time. It wears down your enamel, puts strain on your jaw muscles, increases tooth sensitivity, and can even lead to frequent headaches or soreness when you wake up. A night guard is one of the simplest and most effective ways to protect your teeth while you sleep. It acts as a cushion between your upper and lower teeth, helping to prevent the damage caused by clenching and grinding. So, what’s the best night guard ...
READ MOREHow to Clean Your Night Guard
Just as you should brush your teeth twice a day and floss, a clean night guard should also be incorporated into your daily dental hygiene habits. Cleaning your night guard will help keep stains and discoloration away – failing to do so can make it a breeding ground for harmful bacteria. Regular cleaning will also help improve its longevity, meaning fewer replacements will be necessary over time. Thankfully, cleaning a night guard is a fairly simple process. In this blog, we’ll explain...
READ MOREPhysical and Mental Effects of Having Poor Dental Hygiene
There is an eternal bond between oral and overall health. Good oral health can enhance mental and physical health. Poor oral health can increase mental issues and mental conditions can cause oral health issues. There can be a vicious cycle with consistent pain and inflammation in the mouth leading to further depression or poor self-esteem. At Dental Lab Direct, we aim to offer awareness, and cost-effective treatment for health conditions every day, especially oral health. Regularly brushi...
READ MORE5 Advantages of Nesbit Flexible Partial Denture from Dental Lab Direct
5 Advantages of Nesbit Flexible Partial Dentures If you are looking to invest in a great flexible partial denture, Nesbit is a great option when you have only 1 tooth to replace. The Valplast Nesbit or the Unilateral Partial is the best option if you want a cost-effective long-term solution for a missing tooth. We at Dental Lab Direct understand the various problems you might face while wearing dentures. You might be hesitant because you’ve heard they’re un...
READ MORE5 Advantages of Mail-Order Partial Dentures
If you’re missing one or more teeth and need a replacement, partial dentures are a popular, affordable solution with more than 18 million people wearing them. And there are thousands upon thousands more who need dentures, but delay getting them. Getting dentures used to mean having to endure countless dental visits and excruciatingly high medical bills. But nowadays, mail-order partial dentures have given people the power to order directly from dental labs and benefit from the convenienc...
READ MOREWhy Use a Custom Nightguard for Teeth Grinding or Bruxism?
Did you ever wake up with a sore jaw, toothache or headache? These are common sleep bruxism, or teeth-grinding symptoms. According to estimates, 10-15 per cent of adults are dealing with sleep bruxism and children will often experience it too. Teeth grinding or bruxism can be difficult to control or avoid, since it happens during sleep. One way to prevent the harmful effects of grinding your teeth is to wear a nightguard. (more…)...
READ MOREWhy Wearing Your Retainer After an Orthodontic Treatment Or Braces is Important?
It's a big day, and your braces are finally coming off! Does that mean that you're done? No. Your journey not stop here. Your orthodontic specialist may recommend that you wear retainers after your braces have been removed, and they will always be very strict about it. Retainers are a crucial part of holding your teeth straight after your braces. After treatment they must be worn frequently to keep your teeth in their correct, new position while your gums, ligaments and bones change. ...
READ MOREDo I need night guards for Teeth Grinding?
Spending your nights gnashing the teeth together is exhausting, just to awaken with a sore jaw, headache and broken teeth. And it is much more difficult to have a night guard prescribed that fixes the grinding symptoms — but does not have a remedy to stop the grinding for good. Though eight percent of the population reports that their teeth are grinding, we think this number is underreported. As a result, health problems and skyrocketing costs continue to make people suffer. This arti...
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