Family Dental Practice of Bloomfield Blog

Dental implants are widely considered to be the best option for tooth replacement. You may have heard a lot about the benefits they offer, such as their longevity and stability! Still, you might want to know what they do not tell you about dental implants. This blog post contains five facts that might surprise you.

Getting dental implants can set you up for many years of healthy, strong, and confident smiles. However, before you start to enjoy their many benefits, you will have to go through a complex treatment process, which involves surgery. The surgery is fairly minor, but it does come with a recovery period. How can you support your body’s healing process after your procedure? You should avoid the following activities, which could increase your discomfort and possibly even lead to post-op complications:

Tooth pain can be distracting or, in some cases, downright debilitating. It can affect your ability to eat, and it may be so intense that you cannot carry out basic daily tasks. Still, you might wonder if you should tough it out or call your dentist for assistance. Is tooth pain a dental emergency? This blog post can help you determine the best course of action.

Have you recently discovered a bump on your gums? If so, it is understandable if you are concerned. It could point to a serious problem! What exactly causes bumps on gums, and how can you tell if you should seek professional treatment from an emergency dentist? This blog post shares some helpful advice.

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.