Souris Valley Dental Group Blog

If you frequently grind and clench your teeth due to bruxism, you’re probably already aware of the damage that the condition can do to your enamel. But what if you replace one or more of your teeth with dental implants? Could bruxism cause the implant posts to fail? Could it even disqualify you from having dental implants placed to begin with? Here’s what you need to know before starting the process of rebuilding your smile.

Human teeth go through a lot of stress over their lifetimes, and decades of wear and tear can leave marks that are especially noticeable at later ages. Issues like dental damage, gum disease, and years of smoking or excessive alcohol use can lead to tooth loss and leave a patient with a more elderly appearance. Thankfully, dental implants can be an excellent way to restore your smile and your confidence at any age. Here’s a brief guide to how these modern dental restorations can help you look younger.

If you’re considering ways to replace your missing teeth, you can’t beat dental implants for strength and stability. Many experts consider them the gold standard of dental restorations because of their many unique benefits. Unlike dentures and dental bridges, which rely on your gum tissue and neighboring teeth to remain in place, these function as reliable stand-alone structures.

However, it doesn’t stop there! Dental implants are a versatile solution that can also be used to enhance your self-esteem. Continue reading to learn three ways your prosthetic can potentially also improve your confidence!

The dental community regards dental implants as the best way to replace lost teeth because they look, function, and feel just like the real thing. While dental implants are designed to be lifelike and durable, they are not invincible and can become damaged or fail if they are abused or not cared for properly. Here’s a quick overview of three bad habits that can ruin your dental implants as well as a few tips for quitting them.

It’s probably pretty safe to say that nobody wants to have their teeth removed, especially not adult teeth. But sometimes, while it’s not our preference, extraction is more beneficial than keeping a tooth in place. While there are certainly drawbacks to removal, here are a few important ways that it can actually be beneficial to have a tooth removed.

Dental emergencies can be stressful and painful, especially if they strike unexpectedly. In the confusion that is likely to follow, it can be difficult to know exactly where to turn for relief. Should you head to the emergency room or visit your dentist? The right decision can make all the difference in your care, so it’s important to educate yourself. Continue reading to learn where to go during a dental emergency.

Root canals have gotten a bad reputation from how they are portrayed in movies and on television. The truth is that root canals these days are rendered entirely painless by local anesthetics, but there may be some discomfort for a while afterward. However, there should never be any pain that gets in the way of your day-to-day activities. Here’s how much discomfort is to be expected after a root canal and how to know if you need to call your dentist for assistance.

Dental crowns can save teeth from extraction by protecting them from further damage and restoring them to their original shape and function. While most people finding out that they need a dental crown might wonder whether the procedure will hurt, how expensive it will be, and what the crown will look like, they should also consider how long they can expect their crown to last. Here’s how long your dental crown can last and how you can maximize its lifespan.

Do you have a gap between your front teeth? It doesn’t have to be the focal point of your smile. There are many solutions to close the space. Your cosmetic dentist can improve the health and appearance of your smile using a personalized treatment plan that won’t cost you an arm or a leg. Here are just a few ways you can treat the gap.

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Summer is here, which means that families are outside barbecuing and enjoying the warmer temperatures. With many of the most delicious foods being cooked this time of year, it can cause those living with an incomplete smile to miss the joys of eating. But with dental implants, these social gatherings and events no longer have to be avoided or met with disdain. Find out how these prosthetics give you the license to enjoy all your favorite foods again this summer.