Annigan Dental Blog

In order for your Invisalign treatment to work properly, your aligners need to fit your teeth like a glove. Without that contact, it will be difficult for them to move your teeth the way they are intended to. If you find that your aligners aren’t fitting correctly and popping up in the back, here are a few tricks you can try to make them go on and stay on!

Gum disease is an insidious oral infection that starts out almost imperceptibly small, but it can lead to permanent damage if it goes untreated. While it’s easy to be horrified at the thought of tooth loss or jawbone atrophy, many people may not realize the oral health problems caused by gum recessions resulting from gum disease. Here’s a brief guide to how receding gums can affect your life and what your dentist may be able to do about it.

If you’re feeling self-conscious about imperfections in your smile, you’re not alone. Many people have found a solution in porcelain veneers. These ceramic covers are a popular cosmetic treatment that can address one or several flaws simultaneously. With them in place, you can say goodbye to pesky chips, cracks, blemishes, or small gaps in your grin.

However, for them to fit properly, your dentist must remove a thin layer of enamel from your teeth. Some patients are worried that this preparatory step will cause discomfort, so they hesitate to move forward with the procedure. If you’re longing to improve your appearance but are concerned about tooth sensitivity with veneers, keep reading to learn why you can set your mind at ease.

When it comes to replacing missing teeth, dental implants are the most advanced and reliable treatment available. They’re made up of lifelike crowns attach to your jawbone via titanium rods, offering maximum stability and aesthetics. However, they are also a big commitment, so patients rightly want to know if they’re prone to being discolored like natural teeth. After all, why invest in a treatment that you won’t like the look of in a few months?

Read on to learn all about tooth staining and how dental implants react to discoloration.

A beautiful smile all starts with finding the right cosmetic dentist to perform your treatments. It’s not a decision to be made lightly as there are several factors that can influence your experience. If you’re going to be making repeated trips and trusting your teeth to someone, you should be assured of their capabilities, service, and atmosphere.

If you want an easy checklist of what to look for to decide your ideal cosmetic dentist, continue reading.

Are you curious about how long it would take to get a pair of dentures? Each patient’s needs are unique, so every set of dentures manufactured must be made to suit the individual. While this means that there isn’t an exact standardized time frame for getting them, a fair estimate is that it usually takes somewhere between six weeks and three months. However, the process can take longer due to complications like the patient needing teeth extracted. Here’s what you should know about how long it takes for a patient to receive a pair of dentures.

Imagine this- a year or two ago you lost several teeth and your dentist fitted you for dentures. Perhaps it took you a little while to adjust to wearing them, but you finally got the hang of it. Everything had been fitting well and you haven’t had too many issues. However, you’ve recently noticed that your dentures aren’t fitting as well or keep slipping out of place.

Does this sound familiar? It could be a sign that your dentures need to be relined. Keep reading to learn more about why this happens and how it’s resolved.

If you have missing teeth, you shouldn’t hesitate to have them replaced promptly; the issue doesn’t just affect the beauty of your smile, but also puts it at risk for all sorts of additional health problems—including further tooth loss! That said, it’s possible that while researching tooth replacement options, you’ve stumbled across various DIY alternatives that have gained recent attention and exposure through social media. But are these DIY options just as safe and effective as the dental restorations that your dentist can provide you with? Here’s what you need to know!

Veneers are thin, custom-made shells that are bonded to the front surface of teeth to enhance their appearance. They can effectively improve the color, shape, size, and alignment of teeth, creating a natural-looking and radiant smile. If you just got veneers, you may be curious about how certain foods can impact their longevity and appearance so you know how to maintain your new smile. Keep reading as we explore the foods to steer clear of and those that can help maintain your dazzling beam.

Porcelain veneers have changed a lot over the years. Though they were originally intended to improve the look of movie stars’ smiles, they later became available to the general public so the average person could improve the look of their beam. This treatment can correct a range of cosmetic issues, but what about cavities? Can you still get them if you have veneers? Keep reading to find out.