Historically, having impressions taken to create dental crowns, bridges, or other restorations could be a less-than-ideal experience. In the past, your dentist relied on a gooey, foul-tasting material to create molds that would then be used to make your custom-fitted pieces. Many patients, however, reported discomfort and unpleasantness during the process for several reasons. Fortunately, more recent advancements in dental technology have led to updated techniques that can capture the shape of your smile. Keep reading to learn more about the more modern methods!

As a holiday, Thanksgiving isn’t exactly known for health and wellness. People associate it with all-day feasting on a wide variety of items. Still, you can always make the day a bit better for your teeth. In fact, you might consider some Thanksgiving foods to swap for a healthier smile. Your Peabody dentist even knows a few good ones to switch. Read on, then, to learn four products to swap out for a more smile-friendly Thanksgiving.

You can never know when a toothache will strike. They’re the lightning bolts of the dental world—fast, instant, and impossible to predict. When they happen at night, it’s a worst-case scenario. Not only will you have to wait to schedule a dental appointment, but you have to get the night first!

If you need a few ways to ease the pain in your tooth so you can sleep easily, continue reading.

Cultures all over the world enjoy coffee in many different ways. Some people like it hot while others like it iced. Some take it with milk and sugar while their friends might enjoy it black. You can get it in gas stations, fast-food joints, and fancy brunch spots. For many people, one’s coffee preference is a mark of their individuality. Even though coffee is so widely loved, it can leave a drinker with an unpleasant smell on their breath. Just in time for your next company breakfast, here are some dentist-approved tips for preventing and getting rid of coffee breath.

Today’s dentures are so comfortable that some people like to wear them for days, but is this a good idea? While dentures can change a patient’s life for the better, they require regular maintenance and cleaning to work properly and prevent infection. Failing to remove your dentures for too long can have serious consequences for your oral health. Read on to learn why it’s necessary to give your mouth and your dentures a little time apart every day.

If you’ve ever had a piece of food stuck between your teeth, it can be an annoyance until it’s removed. You might wait to deal with it until it’s time to brush your teeth or pick at it with your tongue or a toothpick to dislodge it. However, you could cause damage to your teeth and gums. Here are 5 of the worst foods to get caught between your teeth and what you can do to remove them.

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Whether it’s to conceal discoloration, cracks, chips, or fix misalignment, veneers are often recommended to patients who want to change the look of their smile. However, the procedure does involve a removal of a small amount of enamel, so some patients hesitate getting veneers because of the discomfort of potential tooth sensitivity. Fortunately, while any sensitivity from veneers is temporary, your enhanced smile can last for decades to come.

If you’re missing several teeth in a row, you might feel pretty frustrated about the issue; not only has the beauty of your smile been compromised, but also its functionality! That said, you should want a solution that addressed both, and two possible options that meet these standards are partial dentures and dental bridges. But how are you supposed to know which one is more suitable for your needs, as they’re quite similar to each other? Here’s a closer look at some of their key differences.

Whether you’re patching up a cavity, finishing up a root canal, or just transforming a less-than-stellar-looking tooth, a dental crown can be a way to repair a tooth in just about any condition that it could be in.

Immediately after you get the dental crown, you’ll have to do a little bit of aftercare before you feel 100% again. Here’s what you can do to stay comfortable after the procedure.

Award season has just finished. As you tuned in to see who won best actor or who had the best album of the year, you may have also noticed all the picture-perfect smiles on the red carpet. It’s often thought that cosmetic dentistry treatments, like veneers, are only for the rich and famous but nothing could be further from the truth! You can achieve the smile of your dreams with its various treatments. Here’s what to know about cosmetic dentistry and some of its services that are available to you.