Right now, every dollar in your budget counts. You naturally want to make sure you’re getting full value from the money you already spend on your insurance benefits. However, when it comes to dental care, a huge number of people are afraid of visiting the dentist or think avoiding these appointments will save money. If you would like to take advantage of sedatives like nitrous oxide or oral conscious medication for checkups or more advanced treatment, you may wonder whether dental insurance will cover anything for sedation dentistry. Generally, the answer is no, but there are a couple of exceptions.

For those who have experienced significant tooth loss, dentures are an ideal way to restore the appearance and function of the teeth. Each denture is customized to fit a patient’s mouth perfectly, allowing for optimal comfort and appearance. While dentures are durable, they don’t last forever. They will need to be replaced from time to time. Here are some signs that you should see your dentist.

Dentures today aren’t like the ones that your grandparents used to wear. They transform the appearance and function of your smile, helping you to complete tasks that you once found challenging. However, as well as today’s dentures fit, there are still some things that are challenging to eat without your natural teeth. That can bring about concerns about nutrition. Continue reading to learn more about dentures and their impact on nutrition.

As with all dental treatments, a denture is supposed to help—not hurt. When your prosthetic fits properly, it can be truly transformative for quality of life, supporting your facial structure, and making it easier to eat and speak. But when it doesn’t? Even small flaws can cause big problems. If your dentures have started to feel loose or uncomfortable, here are five complications to watch out for.

Are you looking for a new job or trying to advance in your current one? It isn’t a secret that how you present yourself is important. You already have the skills and experience you need to be successful, so having a beautiful, bright smile could be the icing on the cake! Continue reading to learn how a whiter smile can help you get ahead when it comes to your career success.

For some couples, Valentine’s Day reminds them to cherish their romantic relationship. For many individuals, this day can either be a celebration of their singleness or feel lonely and motivate them to find the right partner. If you’re in the group wanting to find love, one area you might not have thought about improving is your smile, especially the color of your teeth! Why should you consider teeth whitening as you prepare for this Valentine’s Day? Here are five good reasons!

In life, you have many decisions to make based on your priorities. While some issues are more important to you than others, relieving pain usually tops the list. However, when presented with two problems, but you don’t feel pain, you can easily get your priorities mixed up and favor appearance over health. For example, if you would like to whiten your teeth, you may wish to proceed even if you have a small cavity you can’t really feel. In the moment, having a brighter smile may seem more important, but continue reading to learn why teeth whitening and cavities make a dangerous combination!

Losing baby teeth—it’s a rite of passage for kids that can be both sad and exciting for parents. From the first time your dentist has seen your child, they told you not to force these teeth out until they are ready to wiggle out naturally. As a result, it may take you aback or confuse you when your dentist says later on your child has a baby tooth that should be extracted.

As contradictory as they may seem, these two bits of advice can be perfectly sound at the same time. By and large, these first teeth can and should be allowed to come out naturally. Under certain circumstances, however, extraction of a baby tooth may be in order. What are those circumstances? Keep reading to find out!

Anyone who knows you knows to stay away until you’ve had your hot, morning cup of java. It not only wakes you up, but it also keeps you going when you hit the afternoon slump at work. In other words, you can’t imagine living without coffee! However, if you need to have a tooth removed, you may have to put your caffeine fix on hold for about a week.

Why is it not safe to drink coffee after a tooth extraction? Why is following your dentist’s instructions important? Read on to find out.

In a perfect world, nothing would mess with your travel plans, and getting to your destination would be comfortable and stress free. Unfortunately, that’s often not the case. Even when you have full health going in, travel can be nerve-wracking and interfere with your body’s usual rhythm.

If you need to undergo a tooth extraction, you may wonder whether it’s a good idea for you to take off in a plane so soon afterward. Is it even safe? Can you make flying after a tooth extraction a little more pleasant? Find out in this article!