3 Signs You Need An Emergency Tooth Extraction
Many people wonder if their dental pain is severe enough to warrant an emergency trip to their dentist. Toothaches come in all shapes, sizes, and degrees of pain, so knowing what's an emergency and what's not can help you save money in the long run. Whether you were...
Are Adult Braces Right For You?
According to the American Association of Orthodontists, over 4 million Americans are undergoing some type of orthodontic treatment? And did you know that about 25% of those individuals are adults? Orthodontics aren’t just for kids anymore, with the advancing...
Important Benefits of Regular Dental Check-ups
Many people visit the dentist routinely and do so every year. It’s certainly a good habit, but why do dentists recommend cleanings and what is it they do? The simplest and most obvious answer is that it’s a preventive treatment meant to keep you healthy. It...
How Teeth Whitening Works
In a previous article we discussed the different at-home and professional whitening options. But how does the whitening process actually work and what are the benefits to a professional in-office whitening? In Afdent’s over 40 years of providing patient friendly...
Busting the Myths About Dental Implants
Despite the vast improvements in dental care, many of us still suffer from tooth loss. Whether from tooth decay, periodontal disease, or injury, losing a tooth has a huge impact on our self confidence and desire to share a smile. For many years, the only treatment...
Wisdom Teeth FAQ: What You Need To Know
While not everyone needs to get their wisdom teeth removed, many do. Wisdom teeth removal is an outpatient procedure performed on 5 million Americans each year. This procedure might be common, but that doesn't mean everyone knows much about it. Here are a few of the...
Benefits of Invisalign Braces
Gone are the days of metal wire braces that make eating hard food impossible and hurt the sides of your mouth. Invisalign braces have taken the cosmetic dentistry industry by storm in the last decade, and it’s no surprise why. Braces aren’t just for pre-teens anymore;...
Improve Your Smile With These 4 Oral Surgery Procedures
Approximately 74% of adults think an unattractive smile can hurt them professionally, according to an American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry survey. Unfortunately, it's not always an option for people to have an attractive smile due to various dental problems....
Six Reasons Why Getting Dental Implants Could Benefit You
The dental implant and prosthetic market is projected to reach $6.4 billion this year. With a growing number of Americans growing uncomfortable with the look of their teeth, it’s easy to see why. From cavities to replacing missing teeth to removing wisdom teeth (a...
Healthy Mouth: Window to a Healthy Body
Have you ever found yourself wondering what's the point of having regular dental checkups and cleanings, especially if you feel like you have good teeth? Besides a professional cleaning and ensuring your teeth and gums are healthy, dental professionals also check for...
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What To Do in a Dental Emergency
If you have a dental emergency, tooth pain, or jaw pain, you are not alone. As with any other health concern, dental problems are common and can occur anytime. One of the main causes is poor oral hygiene leading to issues like cavities, root infection, or gum disease....
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...