Ed Family Dental Blog

You were ready to start your dental implant journey, but during your initial consultation your dentist mentioned you might need a bone graft first. What does this mean, and why did your dentist recommend it?

Ultimately, bone grafts are all about reinforcing your jawbone with more support so your dental implant treatment will be successful. Now, understandably, that might sound like a lot! Keep reading, and it’ll start to make more sense.

Professional teeth whitening can brighten your smile and boost your confidence, but your job isn’t done once you leave the dentist’s office. For the first few days after whitening, your teeth are more porous and vulnerable to staining. By knowing which foods and drinks to avoid—and what to eat instead—you can help maintain your whiter smile for as long as possible.

Many people experience anxiety around dental appointments, especially if they require a more invasive treatment like a root canal. If you’re worried your procedure will be long and agonizing, you might avoid it altogether.

Unfortunately, dental problems don’t typically resolve themselves and tend to progressively worsen over time. That means your tooth isn’t going to get better by itself, and its condition could deteriorate and contribute to other health concerns. If your dentist recommended this service, continue reading to learn why you should undergo a root canal sooner rather than later!

Dental crowns are designed to be durable and long-lasting, but sometimes life throws a curveball our way, and your dental crown might unexpectedly come loose or even fall out! Whether it happens while eating, brushing your teeth, playing a sport, or seemingly out of nowhere, it can be a startling experience. That said, if you find yourself holding your crown instead of wearing it like you’re supposed to, here’s how your dentist can help!

Another morning, another chapter in your ongoing battle with your alarm alongside your faithful companion, the mighty Sir Snooze Button. You (along with roughly 30 million other Americans) have sleep apnea, a condition that makes it almost impossible to get the rest you need. While there are many causes, one that is starting to get more attention is genetics. Is there a “sleep apnea gene” that you got from your parents just like your eye and hair color? More importantly, does this mean that you’ll ALWAYS contend with poor sleep?

Dental implants are renowned for their resilience and have an incredibly high success rate of 95% or more. Most people recover effectively without developing issues by following their dentist’s post-op instructions to care for their new teeth.

However, that doesn’t mean these restorations are entirely invincible. There are circumstances in which they can fail, and many patients are unsure what will happen next. Continue reading to learn more about why this happens and how your dentist handles it!

Every tooth inside your mouth plays an important role, but sometimes, certain problematic teeth might need to be removed for the benefit of your smile. In fact, tooth extraction is a fairly common procedure these days. That said, something that can sometimes happen following an extraction is a condition known as dry socket – but is this something you should be worrying about at every corner of your recovery? Here’s what you need to know.

Teeth are supposed to last for a lifetime, but that does not happen for many adults. 120 million Americans are missing at least one tooth. The risk of tooth loss can increase with age. You have more options than ever before to replace lost teeth, but dental implants offer exceptional benefits not possible with other solutions. A dental implant is the only treatment to replicate both the tooth root and the crown, no matter your age. You’re never too old to invest in the benefits of dental implants, but there are a few things you should know.

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Are there multiple aspects of your smile that you want to change? If you have a variety of aesthetic and functional issues going on, you could likely benefit from full mouth reconstruction. This service combines multiple cosmetic and restorative treatments to tune up your smile. Continue reading to learn about some of the different dental treatments that could be included in your full mouth reconstruction.

The main point of Invisalign clear aligners is to allow patients to straighten their teeth with no one else noticing. This perk is not to be underestimated – the slim trays are an aesthetically favorable choice for busy professionals, photo-shy teens, and active daters alike. With pristine aligners comes a pristine smile!

If you like the way your Invisalign looks right out of the box, you’ll have to put in some dedicated effort to keep them that way. Here’s how you should clean them to preserve that famous invisible effect.