Mason Dental PC Blog

Whether you’re traveling across the country, inviting friends and family to your home, or simply catching up with loved ones over video calls, the holiday season is a busy time for everyone. In the hustle and bustle of buying gifts, making plans, and attending holiday events, it’s all too easy for Invisalign patients to let their treatment fall by the wayside. However, if you don’t wear your clear aligners properly, you could end up falling behind and having to wait much longer to achieve straight teeth. To stay on track with your Invisalign during the holiday season, keep these four tips in mind.

If you’ve been waiting for the perfect time to replace your missing teeth with dental implants, this is your chance. There isn’t any better time than summer to rebuild your smile using a solution that can last for a lifetime. As you soak up the sunshine, here are 5 reasons to take a break from the pool to treat your tooth loss before the end of the season.

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If you are missing multiple teeth, it’s important to keep in mind that you are far from the only one. In fact, roughly 187 million Americans are missing at least one tooth, with tens of millions missing all of their teeth. As a result, people often consider dentures to rebuild their smile quickly and affordably. Unfortunately, dentures only go so far in the tooth replacement process. For example, if you want to protect your bone health, as well as take back your smile, you’ll want to keep reading.

According to the American College of Prosthodontists, approximately 40 million Americans are missing all of their teeth. Are you one of them? Then you probably already know how missing teeth can lower your self-esteem and make it harder to eat a balanced diet. Fortunately, traditional dentures can restore the appearance and function of your smile – probably in just a few weeks! If you are tired of living without most or all of your teeth, dentures may be the perfect tooth replacement solution for you. Want to know more? From start to finish, here’s a breakdown of the process of getting dentures.

Whether you’re doing the cooking or the taste-testing, it goes without saying that holiday foods often encourage holiday cheer. Unfortunately, some seasonal eats are not ideal for denture wearers. Dentures are very delicate, so the foods you indulge in can cause more damage than you may think. Keep reading to learn which foods you can enjoy and which you should avoid altogether!

For patients who are sick and tired of a traditional denture sliding around and making it difficult to talk and eat, dental implants present a wonderful alternative. Because they’re firmly embedded in your jawbone, you won’t have to worry about them slipping out of place and creating awkward moments. The only question is, how many dental implants will you need to support a denture? The amount can vary from two to eight implants per jaw. To find out how many you’ll need, you’ll have to answer the following four questions.

When you’re missing teeth, you can run into many problems both related to your health and how easy it is for your mouth to function on a regular basis. If you don’t replace them, you could experience speech issues, jawbone deterioration, early aging, low confidence, misaligned teeth, and difficulty chewing. Staying away from your favorite foods often becomes the norm. Fortunately, with dental implants in Manchester, it doesn’t have to be! Read on to learn about all of the summer foods you can enjoy, and which ones you should be more careful about.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, video calls have become an important way to connect with others while maintaining social distancing. Whether you’re virtually meeting with family, friends, or coworkers, your smile is being broadcasted farther than ever before. Suddenly, it can feel like there’s a spotlight on your crooked teeth. Thankfully, you can get a straight smile that you can’t wait to show off thanks to a modern orthodontic treatment called ClearCorrect!

Orthodontic treatments are a huge responsibility, and depending on your lifestyle, some people find that they aren’t actually able to commit to ClearCorrect until after they get their first set of aligners. If you’re wondering about how long ClearCorrect treatment will take to straighten your teeth and how often you’ll need to wear your aligners, then you’ve come to the right place. Read on to find out more about this advanced orthodontic treatment’s timeline and whether it’s a good fit for your lifestyle.