Gentle Dentistry Sparta Blog

Chips, cracks, and stains are common cosmetic dental defects that can detract from the beauty of a person’s smile. Thankfully, direct bonding is a painless and noninvasive treatment that can address these issues in minutes during a routine dental appointment. However, you may not be aware of how this versatile treatment can often address issues like gaps and misshapenness as well. Here’s a brief guide to how direct bonding works and how it can be used to reshape teeth.

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Many experts consider dental implants the ideal way to replace missing teeth because, unlike dentures or dental bridges, they’re embedded directly into your jawbone. Once you’ve healed from your procedure, they function as sturdy stand-alone structures that are typically stronger and more resilient than the alternatives.

These restorations can also enhance your appearance to boost your confidence. Continue reading to learn 3 ways dental implants increase your self-esteem to improve your daily quality of life!

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If you’re missing teeth, replacing them with dentures or a bridge can easily fix your appearance as well as frustrating problems like difficulty eating or speaking clearly. But while these solutions do look and function like natural teeth, there’s still a few problems they can’t correct.

Dental implants can solve all these issues and more. Here are a few benefits to these restorations that go way beyond the basics!

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Though your Invisalign trays are designed to fit securely to your teeth, there are times when they may not fit quite right. If this happens, don’t panic. Here are a few things you can do to ensure that they stay in place until it’s time to switch to a new pair.

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Like most, you probably know that many diseases are contagious. These kinds – from the flu and the common cold to others – can be spread from person to person. However, maybe you aren’t sure whether gum disease is such a spread-type condition. It’d be easy enough to find yourself wondering, “Is gingivitis contagious?” Your Sparta dentist is here to address that question, so please keep reading to ensure your gum disease doesn’t spread.

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Now that you have dental implants, you can once again enjoy speaking clearly, smiling brightly, and chewing a variety of delicious, healthy foods. That’s because even though your dental implants aren’t “real” teeth, they’re still durable, natural-looking, and fully functional prosthetics. But did you know there’s at least one important thing your dental implants can’t do? Keep reading to find out what it is!

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Dental implants are the best tooth replacement option on the market today. Because they replace the roots of the missing teeth, they feel more like natural teeth. They are stable, comfortable, and long-lasting. That being said, if your dental implant isn’t a real tooth, how can it feel sensitive? Continue reading to learn about some of the causes of dental implant sensitivity and what you can do to resolve it.

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Did you know that oral health and overall health are closely connected, even though they are often treated separately? Issues in the mouth can impact your entire body, and conditions affecting your general health can also influence your oral well-being. Continue reading to learn more about his connection and specifically how having gum disease may lead to high blood pressure.

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Some cosmetic dental treatments have oral health benefits that go along with them. But teeth whitening is all about wowing the crowd! Far from being frivolous, a professional teeth whitening can whiten your teeth by several shades, boosting your confidence and making a stand-out first impression.

You certainly don’t underestimate the power of a gorgeous smile, so why not take it to the next level? With some tasteful makeup choices, you can elevate your teeth from bright to positively radiant. Here’s how.

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With fall right around the corner and many new graduates about to enter the working world, this time of year is a busy season for job seekers. Whether you’re looking for your first real position or trying to earn a promotion, raise, or make a career shift, putting your best foot forward is essential to landing your dream role. Unfortunately, however, when it comes to your employment status it’s not enough to simply have the right qualifications. To gain a competitive edge requires you to look the part, and to do that, having a healthy, white smile is essential.

If you’re looking to make moves in your career this season, here’s how whitening your teeth can help!

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