Hearing that you have your mother or father’s smile can give you a sense of pride in your appearance and attachment to your family. However, many people may find that they also inherit their parents’ oral health problems such as increased tooth decay and gum disease. Here’s a brief guide to a few genetic conditions that can complicate your oral health and how regular appointments with your dentist can help you keep your smile bright, clean, and well.

Everyone has had times when they’ve tasted something unpleasant. Those moments are common to the eating experience, and they don’t often point to anything serious. That said, you shouldn’t ignore a persistent and bitter taste in your mouth; it could point to a severe oral problem. Your Montpelier dentist will explain this latter point in fine detail.  So, here’s a primer on what a bitter mouth taste could mean and why it deserves dental care.

When you’re in pain, sometimes getting a good night’s sleep can make a big difference. But if you’ve got a toothache, it can make relaxing enough to get some shut eye nearly impossible. If you’re experiencing any discomfort in your teeth or gums, don’t toss and turn all night. Try these tips for getting some much-needed rest before you head to the emergency dentist.

Replacing lost teeth with prosthetics like bridges or dentures is a good short-term solution for restoring your smile and bite. But unfortunately, these options don’t last forever. In fact, even under the best conditions they typically only survive around 10 years. That means that in about a decade, you’ll be faced with the cost and inconvenience of once again replacing them. With dental implants, you won’t need to worry about this recurring expense. In fact, with proper care and maintenance, they could potentially last a lifetime.

Here’s how your new dental implants could become a permanent addition to your smile!

Dentists consider dental implants to be the ideal way to replace lost teeth because they look, work, and feel just like the real thing, but many people may be intimidated by the price tag attached to them. While getting implants involves a significant investment of time and finances, they can provide a range of significant benefits that may save you money in the long run. Here’s a brief guide to how dental implants work and why they may be an excellent investment for your pocketbook and your oral health.

Millions of people are enjoying complete smiles after replacing their lost teeth with lifelike dentures. While false teeth have become much more comfortable since George Washington wore an appliance made from ivory, wearing your dentures for days without end can lead to severe oral health consequences such as gum disease and jawbone erosion. Here’s why it’s crucial for patients to remove their dentures for at least eight hours every day as well as a guide to soaking your appliance when you take it out for the night.

As people get older, lots of things change. With age comes wisdom and experience, but the body also changes, and not always in the way that people prefer.

For one, you might have noticed some serious changes to your smile over the years. Thankfully cosmetic dentistry has several procedures that can potentially help you to turn back the clock. Here are a few examples.

Sometimes in life, you can’t help but be afraid. Whether it’s sleeping with the lights on because of fear of the dark, staying on dry land over apprehension about sharks in the ocean, or even neglecting to visit the dentist due to dentophobia, your fears can sometimes cause you to change your behaviors in ways that diminish your quality of life.

But if you can understand what’s behind those behaviors, you can sometimes overcome them. If you suffer from dentophobia (the fear of dentists), here are a few reasons why you might be scared, and what you can do about it.

Dental crowns are a common way for dentists to restore damaged or decayed teeth, offering both strength and aesthetics. But how long can you expect your restorations to last? It’s a difficult question with many variables but understanding them can help you keep them around for a long time, yet. Continue reading to learn more about dental crowns and how to support them for a longer, healthier life.

A dazzling smile can light up a room, but accumulated tooth stains can dull your teeth over time. While avoiding certain foods and drinks can help, not all discoloration comes from eating. Understanding the types of staining that exist and how to get rid of them is the first step to keeping your pearly whites gleaming. Read on to explore the common causes of tooth discoloration and effective ways you can remove them!