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 MOREHow to Clean Veneers
Maintaining your snap-on veneers is essential to ensure your perfect smile stays in top condition! These resin shells clip over your natural teeth to give the appearance of a flawless smile. They are often used to mask chipped, stained, misaligned, or gapped teeth. However, to keep your veneers in great shape and protect your natural teeth, proper cleaning and maintenance are a must. In this guide, we’ll explain how to clean veneers effectively, provide tips for maintaining them, and share ...
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 MOREBruxism Mouth Guard for Daytime Use: Do You Need One?
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...
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?
Your teeth won’t stay straight on their own. After months (or years) of braces, the last thing you want is for them to shift back. When transforming your smile, an often forgotten about aspect is the retainer phase. A retainer is a dental appliance that you wear over your teeth to help keep teeth in their correct position after braces, which is why getting one is so important. But not all retainers work the same way. Essix and Hawley retainers each have strengths and drawbacks, and choosing ...
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