If you struggle with chronic headaches, fatigue, or soreness in your jaw, you may be suffering from “bruxism” or clenching while you sleep. Along with daily discomfort like jaw pain, chronic clenching might lead to serious dental complications if left untreated. Luckily, treating bruxism is as easy as sleeping with a mouth guard to protect vulnerable teeth from further damage. Mouth guards are made to improve symptoms in the short term and lead to better sleep and healthier teeth in t...
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Are Clip-On Smiles Right for You?
Clip-on smiles provide an easy, no-fuss method for fixing your smile without costly medical procedures. But are they ideal for what you are looking for? While permanent veneers offer a permanent solution to cosmetic dental issues, they aren’t suitable for everyone. Clip-on smiles are designed with flexibility in mind – they can be inserted and removed whenever you want. While they require more cleaning and maintenance, they are extremely cost-effective and a viable option for many peo...
READ MORECleaning and Maintaining Your Snap-On Veneers
Cleaning your clip-on veneers is important for ensuring your perfect smile remains in peak condition! Snap-on veneers are resin shell that clips perfectly onto your existing teeth to give the appearance of a flawless smile. They are often used to mask chipped, misaligned, or stained teeth, and can even mask gaps in your teeth! While they may serve as an alternative to the teeth you already have, you must take care of them the same way you maintain your real teeth, as they are also suscept...
READ MOREWhat is the Best Price on Partial Dentures?
Finding the best price on partial dentures is a top priority for wearers. But in the search for partial dentures that don’t break the bank, some wearers may end up worse for wear. There are reputable online dental appliance services available — including from Dental Lab Direct — from providers that set out to provide dental appliances for wearers at reasonable rates. But not every service has your best intentions in mind. Some will only sell sub-par appliances, while others promote ...
READ MOREDo I Need a Daytime Mouth Guard?
Do I need a daytime mouthguard? Most people are aware of teeth grinding and jaw clenching, or bruxism, as a nighttime affliction that is generally helped by wearing a nighttime mouth guard, or “night guard”. However, it has been found that bruxism is not limited to the night, and can actually affect many during the daytime hours as well. Because of this, many people who experience headaches and jaw aches throughout the day may experience daytime bruxism, or awake bruxism, and would benefit f...
READ MOREGrinding Your Teeth? Try a Mouth Guard
If you’re waking up in the morning with a sore jaw and tight neck, you may be suffering from “bruxism” (tooth grinding) while you sleep. According to the New York Times “typically 10% to 16% of adults regularly suffer from sleep bruxism. But this has been no typical year: Pandemic-related stressors are associated with an uptick in not just tooth grinding and jaw clenching but also cracked teeth and other bruxism-associated dental problems.” Although bruxism is a common condition...
READ MOREKnow Your Options for Missing Teeth
A confident smile helps you feel and look your best. While gaps in your smile are often a cause for insecurity and shyness, missing teeth can also be detrimental to your overall dental health. When left untreated, gaps in your smile place more pressure on existing teeth and may lead to more serious complications down the road. Luckily, with advances in modern dentistry, there are many options to address missing teeth. Tooth replacement choices like dental bridges, dentures, and dental imp...
READ MOREAre DIY Denture Repair Kits Safe?
Let’s face it: dentures are expensive, and when your dentures are damaged or broken, using a DIY repair kit can often seem like the easiest, most cost-effective solution. But are denture repair kits safe or effective? DIY denture repair kits aren’t regulated, meaning that while hundreds of options are available at low cost, there’s no telling what is actually included in a kit. More, the practice of fixing dentures without professionals can lead to reduced functionality. ...
READ MOREKnow the Difference Between DIY Dentures vs. Ordering Dentures Online
Looking for DIY dentures? Make sure you know what you’re getting before clicking purchase. The phrase “DIY dentures” is deceptive, as it often refers to two different things that can have dramatically different consequences for your overall dental health. Some DIY dentures kits mean – literally – making a set of homemade dentures yourself. Dental experts highly advise against purchasing these types of dentures. These sets of false teeth are not designed around your jaw or...
READ MOREEssix vs. Hawley Retainer: Which is Best?
After years of orthodontia, it’s an amazing feeling when you finally get your braces off. It’s time to celebrate, eat popcorn, chew gum, and enjoy your beautiful new smile. But although your smile might be perfect now, you need to practice ongoing orthodontal care to keep your teeth in place long-term. For most people, ongoing orthodontia means wearing a retainer at night to keep teeth in place. Wearing a retainer may be a lifelong commitment, so it’s important to make sure you have...
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