Retainers 101: What To Know About Life After Braces
The day has finally arrived and you’re about to get your braces taken off. A wave of excitement fills you up as you smile into the mirror for the first time, and you see the results. However, the journey has only started. Your life after braces is about to begin, and...
How Much Does a Crown Cost?
Replacing a tooth with a crown is a common dental restoration procedure and patients often wonder about the cost. Before discussing how much crowns cost, let’s first tackle everything you need to know about them: What Is a Crown? A crown is a tooth-shaped cap that...
9 Tips For Surviving Life With Braces
There’s an adjustment period for anything new in life. Braces don’t just come with a cosmetic adjustment, they come with actual adjustments to the hardware. It can all take some getting used to, that’s for sure. A good smile can help you feel more confident and lead...
Simple vs. Complex Tooth Extractions: What to Expect
Most of the time, dentists resort to a teeth extraction procedure when other methods of saving a patient's tooth are no longer possible. For instance, if a patient came in to Afdent with a decayed or severely infected tooth that can no longer be fixed with a filling,...
How To Cope With Partial Dentures
One of the first questions asked by our first-time partial denture patients is “how long does it take to get used to them?” Getting accustomed to your new partial denture can be challenging and most patients go through an adjustment period during the first few weeks. ...
How Old Should You Be to Get Braces?
It's a question that many parents ask themselves at some point: "How do I know if my child needs braces?" The answer is: it's relative. It may appear to you that your child already has the perfect smile, there may be underlying issues that aren't obvious at first...
Ways Holiday Foods and Drinks Damage Your Teeth
The holiday season brings families together, creating a warm, happy feeling and giving us many reasons to smile. Among these wonderful family traditions, many involve an array of tasty holiday foods. However, some foods and drinks at the table can lead to dental...
Root Canal Treatment: An Overview
The term “root canal” can conjures up the image of an extreme dental procedure, often accompanied by dread and anxiety. But until you need one, most people may not understand exactly what is involved. If you have dental pain in Mishawaka and Fort Wayne, IN, you may be...
The Real Cost of Trying DIY Braces
DIY braces are a rising trend where a person creates their own braces through paper clips, rubber bands, etc. One reason why some people risk using this do-it-yourself method could be because having perfectly straight teeth can enhance their appearance and boost their...
How to Take Care of Children’s Oral Hygiene This Back-to-School Season
After summer vacation, parents and children alike are filled with excitement as another school year approaches. Kids are most excited about getting new shoes, bags, and lunch boxes. Meanwhile, parents just seem to be happy about the fact that their babies are growing...
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Everything You Need To Know About Impacted Wisdom Teeth
For many of us, having wisdom teeth removed during adolescence was considered somewhat of a rite of passage. Though the removal of wisdom teeth while young is still a relatively common practice, few know why that is, or what the potential consequences are of waiting...
Safe Foods to Eat While Wearing Braces
Put down the popcorn and put away the caramels. When it comes to safe food to eat while wearing braces, you can forget the crunchy and sticky stuff. One of the most difficult adjustments to living with life with braces is that you can’t eat whatever food you want...
How To Take Care of Your Dentures
As we constantly say at Afdent, a healthy mouth leads to a healthy life. And taking proper care of your dentures will keep you on the road to good health. Just like your natural teeth, dentures require proper care to keep them clean, free from stains, and looking...
Why You Shouldn’t Skip Your Dental Checkups
Everyone is advised to visit their dentist for a dental examination at least twice a year or every six months. However, due to busy schedules and other personal matters, some people tend to miss their appointments. There are also those who think that dental checkups...
3 Signs That Your Dental Crown Needs To Be Replaced
Good dental work can last many years before needing replacement or repair. However, there might be moments where you need to book a dental checkup sooner rather than later. But how would you know if you need a dental crown replacement? Here are some signs that can...