Family Dental Practice of Bloomfield Blog

Facial pain can be the result of numerous problems, including physical trauma, neurological disorders, and more. But did you know that it can also be the result of an oral health issue? This blog post explains what dental emergencies can cause facial pain and how you may be able to find relief.

When you first get started with Invisalign, your dentist or orthodontist will emphasize that you should wear your aligners as much as possible. In fact, it is best to keep them in your mouth for 22 hours every day! That might seem kind of overwhelming — 22 hours is more than 90% of your time each day! However, there is no reason to doubt that you can meet your Invisalign wear time every day. This blog post provides some simple tips to help you do that.

One of the big selling points of Invisalign is that the aligner trays are both convenient and aesthetically pleasing. The treatment is designed to work with your lifestyle! However, in order for Invisalign to be successful, you have to do your part. It is important that you keep your aligners in good shape so they can maintain their beautiful appearance and effectively move your teeth. Here are some easy tips to help you do that:

Invisalign is a popular orthodontic treatment due to the many benefits it offers, such as its discreet appearance and the removable nature of the aligners. Before you move forward with treatment, though, you may wonder if there are any downsides to Invisalign. For example, will it affect your speech? This blog post shares some important information on that topic.

Energy, attractiveness, fun, and other appealing qualities are often associated with youth. It is easy to understand why so many people want to look as young as possible! Sadly, though, imperfections in your teeth could age you, making you look and even feel older than you really are. The good news is that cosmetic dentistry can help you achieve a more youthful appearance in at least five noteworthy ways:

Dental bonding, also known as direct bonding or cosmetic bonding, is a popular dental service. It offers an affordable and fast way to hide aesthetic imperfections in teeth! However, some people are reluctant to get it because they are worried that it might ruin their teeth. Is that possible? You can be sure that bonding carries very little risk of long-term harm to your smile. This blog post explores how this treatment can affect your teeth.

Countless millions of people rely in their dentures to help them eat. Whether they are munching on veggies or enjoying a sweet treat on the weekend, they use their prosthetic teeth to consume a wide variety of foods. However, many denture wearers are not aware that their smile might actually be affecting their ability to take in adequate nutrition. How exactly do dentures affect nutrition, and what can you do to make sure your body gets the fuel it needs to thrive? This blog post explains.

Oral hygiene tasks should be a permanent part of your daily routine. That is true even if you have lost all of your natural teeth and use dentures instead. Your good habits can reduce your risk of oral infections and help to extend the lifespan of your prosthetic!

However, you might have some questions about oral hygiene with dentures. For example, can you brush them while they are still in your mouth? Or should you always remove them before you clean them? This blog post discusses some important information that you should keep in mind.

Dental implants are rightly regarded as the best form of tooth replacement. However, some people have taken that to mean they should ask their dentist to extract their natural teeth so they can be replaced by implants. Is that a good idea? In the vast majority of cases, no, it is not. This blog post discusses why you should try to keep your natural smile as long as possible instead of replacing healthy teeth with dental implants.

Dental implant treatment requires a significant investment of both time and money. However, implants are a great value because they have the potential to last for several decades — many patients even get lifelong function from them! That does not mean, though, that you can simply trust your implants to stand the test of time. You have the responsibility to protect them from harm and premature failure. How can you extend the life of your dental implants? You should avoid these bad habits: