When you look at celebrities’ smiles, they are perfectly aligned. In some cases, the star has had veneers placed over their teeth. In others, they have undergone Invisalign treatment. For your own smile, you aren’t sure which one will give you the results you’re looking for.

While both veneers and Invisalign involve permanent changes to your teeth, they are quite unique in how they accomplish results. Keep reading to learn the differences between them and when each one would be the right option.

Ping! You feel your tooth twinge with discomfort as you take a healthy sip of coffee in the morning. That’ll wake you up!

Although tooth sensitivity can be alarming and annoying, does it mean you need to seek emergency care from your dentist? Maybe or maybe not. In this post, you’ll learn why your tooth might be giving you grief and when to take emergency action.

In terms of replacement teeth, dentures and bridges are pretty effective. After all, they fill the gaps in your smile and look quite natural! That said, these prosthetics don’t stop the aged look that tooth loss causes. Only dental implants prevent and reverse this effect. If you’d like to learn how they do so, your Midland dentist is happy to explain. Here are four things implants do to help your face look vibrant and youthful.

When you break a nail, it can definitely be annoying, but you quickly get over it because nails grow back. The same principle applies to your hair. Even if you mess up a haircut or have a bad hair day, it’s not the end of the world. Just give it time, and it’ll grow out.

But what if you chip a tooth? Can you simply wait for it to heal without having to see an emergency dentist? Keep reading to learn more about how to handle this situation!

As your child plays their favorite sport, you naturally worry about their safety. Unfortunately, injuries often come with being active, but then, during a game, they are hit in the face and a tooth comes out!

Once you establish that your child is otherwise all right, you can shift your attention to their smile. Is the knocked-out tooth a primary or permanent one? What should you do in this dental emergency? Keep reading to learn the steps you should take!

You’ve just come from the dentist’s office after getting your teeth professionally whitened, and you can’t stop smiling! You love how you look and want to hold onto this confidence forever. However, a few hours after treatment, you feel hungry. Certain foods and drinks can cause your teeth to become stained again, but what are they? What could you eat that won’t taint your smile? Keep reading to learn what you should and shouldn’t eat after teeth whitening and how to enjoy your white teeth in the long term.

You know you should exercise more than you do. Being active has nearly limitless benefits for your health, especially for your heart, blood sugar levels, and metabolism. But did you know that your activity level could also impact your smile?

In this post, you’ll learn about how exercise may prevent gum disease and how you can keep oral bacteria under control by being active and outside.

If you have dental insurance, you may already be familiar with the main benefits you enjoy. You may have even gone to the dentist twice already this year. But if you have a dental emergency like a cracked tooth or a knocked-out tooth, coverage can be a little more complicated. What will your dental insurance pay toward your emergency care? What can you expect in terms of the cost? Keep reading to learn more information!

You know your smile needs a lot of work, and you’ve worked hard to afford to fix it. Needless to say, you’re not taking this investment lightly. You want to find a qualified dentist who will help you reach your dream smile. But out of the many options in your area, how can you choose a cosmetic dentist to trust with something this important?

Instead of resorting to childish games to determine your pick, here are some tips to make your decision process more successful and smooth!

In general, it’s best to hold onto natural teeth as long as possible. Even in the case of children’s baby teeth, dentists will largely recommend preserving them until they come out naturally. However, there are situations where these primary or other teeth may need to be extracted early. What are these reasons for children’s tooth extractions? Keep reading to find out!