Valentine’s Day with a special someone can be nerve-wracking enough, as you might be planning where to go, what to do, and gifts to give. Adding clear aligners into the mix can definitely leave you wondering how everything will go with them. Thankfully, dating while undergoing this type of orthodontics doesn’t have to be stressful. Here’s what you should know to feel confident going out.

The start of a new year can be exciting. It can feel like a new beginning, and you might want to become a better version of yourself to begin it. One way that you can do this is by scheduling a visit with your dentist early on! You’ll get your checkup and cleaning in for the first half of the calendar, but there are several benefits to it as well. Here are three that you should know to help you feel confident about caring for your smile.

The holiday season often brings travel, whether you’re visiting family, heading to a winter getaway, or enjoying a long-awaited vacation. With all the excitement, it’s easy to let your oral hygiene routine slip, but maintaining good dental habits is just as important on the road as it is at home. In fact, travel can sometimes increase the risk of dental problems due to changes in routine, diet, and access to your usual hygiene tools.

To keep your smile healthy and bright from takeoff to touchdown, here are 5 essential tips for caring for your oral health while traveling this holiday season.

Thanksgiving is right around the corner! Whether you are looking forward to catching up with gamily, having a couple of days off work, watching football, eating delicious food, or all of the above, we can all agree that it’s one of the best times of the year. However, you don’t want to start out the holiday season with discolored teeth. Here are some dishes that can cause discoloration so you can plan your meal accordingly.

You have no shortage of options when it comes to finding things to spend your time and money on. These days, a million and one different products are all clamoring for your attention, whether it be through TV commercials or online shopping suggestions. Obviously, you can’t invest in everything, and to narrow down your choices you’ve probably asked yourself, “How will this change my life?”

Cosmetic dentistry sometimes gets written off as being superficial, but it has at least four good answers to that question! Find out why so many patients choose to beautify their smiles.

With a personalized smile makeover, you can completely transform your teeth by addressing all of the aesthetic issues that have been bothering you. But just how long will it take to achieve the results you want? Before you commit to the smile makeover process, it’s important to make sure that you have a realistic idea of what the timeline will look like and the factors that can influence it; here’s a brief overview of what you need to know.

If you are missing one or more of your teeth, it can be challenging to complete tasks that you once found easy. The good news is that there are various tooth replacement options to help restore the appearance and function of your teeth. Dental bridges are an excellent solution for those who are missing one or a couple of consecutive teeth, but they do have a small chance of failing. Here’s how this can happen and what you can do to avoid it.

Imagine you just finished one of your favorite meals, but there is a morsel that’s stuck between your teeth. You get a toothpick to try to get it. You poke and prod until it finally comes out, but did you know that there are other, safer options? As convenient as this household object is, it can cause some serious harm to your oral health. Here’s how toothpicks can damage your smile.

When it comes to restoring a damaged tooth, dental crowns and fillings are two of the most common solutions your dentist may recommend. Both can restore the function and appearance of your tooth, but they serve different purposes depending on the extent of the damage.

Understanding the differences between these treatments can help you feel more confident about your dental care decisions.

Once you’ve had a tooth removed, you’ll likely want to take your mind off your prior procedure. That’s only natural – missing teeth aren’t exactly happy subjects to ponder. Still, don’t use coffee as your go-to distraction; this drink could harm your mouth post-treatment. You’ll need to focus on other beverages – and your recovery in general – instead. If you’d like to learn more, here’s a primer on the matter from your Cary dentist.