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While going to the dentist for your biannual checkups and cleaning is essential to keeping your oral health in top condition, you may find yourself delaying treatment. Oftentimes, feeling anxious or fearful about a dental visit can make people avoid getting professional help for their teeth and gums. Fortunately, sedation dentistry has helped to make those visits easier. But did you know that sedation options like IV sedation or oral conscious sedation offer other benefits other than easing dental anxiety? Here are five of them!

Social media platforms have become a big part of life now, especially TikTok. It is estimated that the app now has upwards of 1 billion users. While it is often used to upload and view entertaining content like dance videos or makeup tutorials, there can be harmful posts as well. A recent dangerous TikTok trend has been the “veneer check”.  While cosmetic procedures like veneers are very safe and reliable for most people, this challenge is spreading misinformation. This can negatively impact your oral health. Read on to learn more about the trend and how to safely achieve your smile goals.

If you’ve been thinking about upgrading your dentures to something a little more effective, have you considered dental implants in Fort Worth? Often regarded as the gold standard for replacing missing teeth, dental implants are in a class of their own and can do some pretty incredible things that dentures simply aren’t capable of. Keep reading to learn a little more about why this transition is worth it, along with what you can expect during it.

Dental implants are one of the most popular ways to replace missing teeth. This is because they are incredibly durable and come last decades with proper care. They are also the only option that reproduces the roots of the teeth as well as the crown. But exactly how long can you expect your dental implants to last? Continue reading to learn about the lifespan of dental implants as well as what you can do to make your new smile last as long as possible.

We’ve all had a bad taste in our mouth at one point or another. Whether it’s the result of something you ate, an illness, or some other factor, a sudden, unpleasant flavor is never any fun. Though this unwanted taste is sometimes nothing to worry about, a bitter flavor in your mouth may be a sign that something is off. Continue reading to learn what causes a bad taste in the mouth, what it means, and what you can do about it.

Missing teeth affect more than just your appearance. Like many people, your missing teeth may make certain foods hard to eat, too. That is why you are so excited to be filling in the gaps of your smile with dentures! But when can you expect your dazzling smile to be complete? Read on to learn about the full denture process.

In general, most people don’t enjoy going to the dentist. This can lead to procrastinating attending appointments or sometimes not even going altogether. But luckily there is a solution—dental sedation! Read on to learn five reasons that it could be right for you.

Do you typically hide your teeth whenever you take a selfie? Are you unhappy with the way your smile looks in the mirror? If you want to feel more confident about your pearly whites, you might consider undergoing cosmetic dentistry. With these treatments, you’ll be able to correct one or several imperfections to boost your overall appearance and quality of life. Keep reading to learn about four of the most common dental flaws and how your dentist can address them!  

If visiting your dentist makes your palms sweat or your heart race, sedation dentistry can help you sit back and relax. However, it’s also a great option if you need complex or lengthy treatment. Although it offers exceptional benefits, dental insurance doesn’t always cover the cost of sedation. There’s no flat fee for dental sedation because every situation differs, but don’t have to compromise your comfort if money is tight. Here’s what you need to know when budgeting for sedation dentistry. 

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If you have a gap between your front teeth, you might think it looks unpleasant. After all, only kids could make something like that look cute. As for adults, a front tooth gap can alter a smile’s alignment and worsen its appearance. Thankfully, though, this issue is easily treatable with help from a cosmetic dentist. To learn more, here’s a summary explaining your diastema and how good dental work can fix it.