If you’re thinking about investing in dental implants to replace your missing teeth, you probably want to do everything you can to make sure they last for a lifetime. Thankfully, one of the most effective ways to achieve this end is also one of the easiest—just make sure you’re getting enough vitamin D! This not only promotes better overall health, but it specifically gives your body exactly what it needs to ensure your implants stand the test of time.

You’ve been planning your international trip for over a year, and the time has almost arrived. You have everything at work organized and wrapped up and all your reservations are made, but suddenly, an errant thought pops into your head, “What if I need to go to the dentist?” Unfortunately, unlike yourself, dental emergencies don’t take a vacation. But there are a few things you can do both overseas and back home to make sure an unexpected dental problem doesn’t ruin your vacation.

Millions of people across the U.S. will experience a dental emergency this year, and if you happen to be part of this unlucky group, you may wonder what will happen when you seek out help. There’s no need to stress, fortunately, because most dentists are highly experienced at dealing with many types of tooth-centric emergencies, and the appointment itself will consist of a few straightforward steps that will help you get the relief you need as soon as possible.

When things are going how they should, you probably don’t think about your teeth that much. You just laugh, smile, and eat without a second thought. But that all changes when there’s pain. Millions of people experience tooth pain every day, and if this includes you, you’re probably wondering, “Should I see a dentist right away about this?” The truth is that some types of toothaches require an emergency dentist while others don’t. To see which category your situation falls into, just keep reading.

After living with and working around your multiple missing teeth for who knows how long, you’ve finally decided to have them replaced. So, you do what everyone does in this situation—start researching online. While dentures are the go-to solution for those with no natural teeth left, for people like you who still have some, partial dentures and dental bridges keep coming up. Both sort of sound like they could work for you, but would one be better than the other? What distinguishes them from each other?

At first, you only noticed that your dental bridge was starting to “wiggle” a bit whenever you chew. Now it feels like it’s threatening to fall out, and you can’t imagine how mortifying this would be if you were with friends or family or eating with work colleagues. It used to be so stable, so what changed? There are a few reasons why this might be happening, and fortunately, bringing security back to your bite is fairly straightforward.

Ever since you got your dental bridge, you haven’t given your missing teeth a second thought. But you find yourself thinking about them a lot these days, however, because your bridge has suddenly become extremely loose, even feeling like it’s going to fall out at times. Your nightmare is that you’ll end up having to grab your teeth off of your plate while spending time with friends and family, so something needs to be done fast! But what should that something be? Keep reading to learn why this might be happening and what you should do next.

Because Invisalign trays spend about 20-22 hours in someone’s mouth every single day, keeping them clean is extremely important to ensure they stay clear and odor-free. While there are multiple ways to do this, the simplest comes from the makers of Invisalign itself—cleaning crystals! Keep reading to learn how to use them and how they work…in the time it takes you to finish this blog, they could have made your trays look like new!

One of the best things about the holiday season is that it allows for a break from your normal routine. While this is great when it comes to taking time off work and getting to see friends and loved ones more, it can spell trouble for those currently using Invisalign. It’s easy to slip and not do everything you need to keep your treatment on track this time of year, but by keeping these simple tips in mind, you can stay on the path toward your ideal smile while still enjoying yourself.

For decades, Invisalign has offered people an easier and more subtle way to straighten their teeth. While it has helped tens of millions of patients achieve stunning results, just like with any other long-term dental treatment, there can sometimes be bumps along the way. If you suddenly find that one of your Invisalign trays isn’t fitting properly, what should you do? Do you need to go see your dentist right away? Fortunately, there are a few things you can do right now that can solve the problem well before you need to pick up the phone.