Capron Park Dental Blog

Dental implants are considered to be the best form of tooth replacement available because they look and function just like real teeth while having many benefits for the patient’s oral and overall health. While traditional restorations like dentures and dental bridges look and work better than they ever have before, they do not address the skeletal health issues that come with tooth loss. Here’s how dental implants can keep your jaw healthy and strong and the rest of you looking young.

Invisalign is a well-known orthodontic treatment that utilizes transparent aligners for discreetly straightening teeth without the use of traditional metal braces. These custom-made aligners are virtually invisible, offering a comfortable and inconspicuous way to achieve a straighter smile. However, if you’ve observed a decline in transparency or noticed staining on your Invisalign trays, it may impact the visual appeal of your smile. In the following discussion, we’ll explore some common factors that contribute to the reduced clarity of Invisalign trays over time and provide practical tips to help you maintain their cleanliness and translucency for optimal results.

If you use Invisalign to straighten your teeth, properly caring for your aligner trays is an essential aspect of your oral health. Because you’ll be wearing them for 22 hours every day, there are plenty of opportunities for germs to flourish. They can gather in the tight space between your teeth and your Invisalign. This can lead to buildup that can cause bad breath and gum disease- yuck! Fortunately, you can keep your aligners clean with Invisalign Cleaning Crystals. Keep reading to learn how!

You might be thinking that mail-in aligners are an easier, more convenient, and more affordable way to straighten your smile. After all, they promise quick results and a simple, stress-free way to achieve a healthier smile, right? If it seems too good to be true, it probably is, which is why you’re better off leaving it to the trusted professionals. Before deciding to try and straighten your teeth on your own, here are three possible dangers that you could face with mail-in aligners.

It’s easy to get flustered if you’re in the middle of a dental emergency. Your thoughts are probably racing and full of questions like what to do and where to go to get help. Firstly, try your best to stay calm! Unless your life is at risk, then you have time to get the help you need. Next, you might feel tempted to head straight to the nearest emergency room. After all, they have doctors and surely can do something to help, right? Wrong! The truth is that in many cases your dentist can help you more than an ER so you’d be better off calling them first. Keep reading to learn why.

Although dentures are pretty common these days, people continue to spread misinformation about them. While myths are generally harmless, they may dissuade patients who need dentures from getting them. To set the record straight, it’s important to debunk some of the most popular misconceptions so candidates with missing teeth are encouraged to wear dentures. Here is the truth behind 5 common myths about dentures.

If you’re unhappy with the way your teeth look, veneers can create a picture-perfect smile. They create dramatic, natural-looking results when they are bonded to the front surfaces of teeth. However, some enamel must be removed during the application process. Concerns about sensitivity after getting veneers are common, but there’s no reason to worry. Some dentists even recommend veneers for patients with a history of sensitive teeth, and here’s why.

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As a parent, you’re probably used to doing plenty of things for your child, and dental care is likely one of them. It’s typical for parents to spend the first few years of life brushing their child’s teeth for them, but eventually, the time comes when they have to take care of their own teeth.

This often presents a fairly big challenge. You can lead a horse to water, but making them drink is a whole different story. If you’re interested in getting your kids to take charge of their dental hygiene, here are a few things you can do to make that prospect more appealing to them.

Most people don’t really pay attention to their bite. However, the pattern in which your teeth come together can greatly impact many areas of your life, from how your smile looks to oral health issues. The good news is that Invisalign can help align your pearly whites, resulting in a beautiful smile and improved dental well-being. Read on to learn more about bite issues and how Invisalign can help.

Did you know that roughly 65% of women and 53% of men are scared of getting a root canal? So, it’s not surprising that many patients avoid this treatment at all costs. However, it’s important to know that the reputation of this procedure is far, far worse than the reality. If you’re on the fence about whether or not you want to move forward, then keep reading to learn why you won’t regret getting a root canal.