Four Town Dental Care Blog

If you have ever had a severe toothache, you may have readily agreed to whatever treatment plan your dentist proposed, even if that involved pulling the tooth. But what if you are not in any pain at all and your dentist recommends a tooth extraction? Understandably, you might be reluctant to consent. But there are valid reasons for removing a tooth even when no obvious symptoms are present. In this blog post, you can learn about some of them.

Did you know that dental implants are successful in more than 95% of cases? Indeed, they are designed to provide a durable and functional way to replace missing teeth. With proper care, they can last an entire lifetime! However, in rare instances, dental implant failure can occur. What can you do to prevent that from happening to you? This blog post provides some practical tips.

Your dental implant consultation is the first major step on your way toward rebuilding a complete, confident, and healthy smile. In order for you to feel good about what happens during this appointment, you should be prepared to ask questions. What questions should you ask? This blog post contains a few suggestions to help you start making your list.

When thinking about getting dental implants, one of the biggest points of concern for most patients is the implant placement surgery. Understandably, you might be a bit intimidated by the prospect! However, the process is easier than many people expect. What will you feel during the surgery, and how long does it take? This blog post provides some interesting information.

You might not like the way your mouth looks and feels when you are not wearing your prosthetic teeth. Plus, modern dentures are more comfortable than ever. Therefore, you might be tempted to wear your replacement teeth around the clock. But is it really okay to wear your dentures 24/7? This blog post discusses what you should know.

Eating is an activity that delivers vital nutrients to your body. However, for most people, it is so much more than an act of survival. It is a happy, comforting experience. Whether you are delighting in a flavorful steak or indulging in a rich dessert, consuming your favorite dishes is truly something to enjoy. But what if food does not taste like it used to? Your dentures might be partially to blame. This blog post explains how your prosthetic might affect your sense of taste and how you may be able to regain full pleasure from your food.

Before you got dentures, you may have eagerly looked forward to receiving your new prosthetic. Perhaps you kept a mental list of foods that you were planning to eat with your restored teeth! Now that you have dentures, though, you might find that eating with them is more challenging than you expected. Do not worry. You can get used to eating with dentures. This beginner’s guide provides some helpful tips.

Correcting dental misalignment is a complex endeavor that can take anywhere from a few months to a few years. Throughout that time, the last thing you want is to feel unduly restricted by your treatment! Thankfully, modern dentistry offers teeth-straightening techniques that are designed to have minimal impact on your daily life. This blog post delves specifically into some of the freedoms that you can enjoy with Invisalign clear aligners.

Many people are drawn to Invisalign because the aligner trays are both convenient and aesthetically pleasing. The treatment is designed to work with your busy lifestyle! However, in order for Invisalign to be successful, you need to do your part. You must keep your aligners in good shape so they can maintain their discreet appearance and effectively shift your teeth. Here are some easy tips to help you do that:

Are you soon going to attend your first Invisalign appointment? No doubt you are eagerly looking forward to getting your aligners and starting your journey toward a healthier, more confident smile. Still, you might wonder if there is anything you can be doing now to prepare for the road ahead. Here are a few practical tips that can help you start Invisalign with confidence: