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 ...

When people think of teeth grinding or jaw clenching, known as bruxism, they often associate it with nighttime habits. While nighttime bruxism is more common, many individuals also grind or clench their teeth throughout the day—this is known as awake bruxism or daytime bruxism. If you frequently experience headaches, jaw pain, or tooth sensitivity during the day, you may benefit from a bruxism mouth guard for daytime use. Understanding Daytime vs. Nighttime Bruxism Although both forms of bru...

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...

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...

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. ...

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...