A custom sports mouth guard offers players a perfect fit that lets them focus on playing sports, rather than having an uncomfortable piece of plastic in their mouth. As COVID-19 restrictions loosen around the country and summer approaches, kids and adults are returning to America’s favorite pastimes: football, basketball, baseball, and soccer. With more Americans playing the sports they love, it is important that people continue to keep safety top of mind. Sports account for arou...
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Is Sleep Apnea on the Rise? Can an Anti-Snoring Mouthpiece Help?
Can an anti-snoring mouthpiece assist with sleep apnea? Public health officials have noticed an alarming trend across the United States: the rise of sleep apnea. Over 26% of Americans between the ages of 30 and 70 are projected to have sleep apnea, and this number seems only to be growing. But how big of a deal is sleep apnea? For many of those suffering, symptoms present as loud snoring. This might not appear to be a big deal. Additionally, those with sleep apnea might experience ...
READ MORECleaning and Maintaining Nesbit Partial Dentures
Nesbit partial dentures have become one of the most popular denture options for patients needing to replace one or two teeth. Thanks to their translucent membrane, they are comfortable and blend naturally with the wearer’s gums, making them a top choice for cost-effective, long-term replacements. However, patients need to properly care for their dental replacement to get the most out of a Nesbit flexible partial. This guide will provide detailed instructions on how to clean partial dentures...
READ MORECan Buying Partial Dentures Save Money in the Long-Term?
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...
READ MOREShould 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 MORECOVID-19 is Increasing Teeth Grinding — A Night Guard Can Help
For many during the last year, waking up with a headache and jaw pain has become a routine occurrence. According to dental experts, and corroborated by a study published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine by researchers at Tel Aviv University, the likely culprit is a rise in tooth grinding, or bruxism, caused by stress and anxiety. And while it is difficult to definitively draw a line between the two — the study, conducted in Israel and Poland, does draw this conclusion, but additional resear...
READ MOREChoosing a Night Guard: The Best Night Guard for Grinding Teeth
It’s easy to take things for granted until they’re gone – your teeth are high on the list! While tooth enamel may be the hardest material in your body (even harder than bone!) grinding your teeth in the night, or sleep bruxism, can wear this down. Additionally, it can cause headaches, jaw, and facial pain, and even affect your temporomandibular joints (TMJs). Once the damage has been done to your teeth, it is almost impossible to repair the damage – for this reason, they should be protec...
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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...
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