Waterford Dental Group Blog

Invisalign continues to gain popularity as a clear alternative to standard braces. These transparent trays fit snugly over your arches to exert gentle but consistent pressure to shift your teeth to their ideal places.

Most patients finish treatment in about 12 to 18 months, but in many cases, you’ll need to wear a retainer after removing your last clear aligners to prevent your pearly whites from reverting to their previous positions. Continue reading to learn more about how long you can expect to wear a retainer after Invisalign!

Getting dental implants is an exciting step toward restoring your smile, but it’s normal to feel a little overwhelmed by all the new terms your dental team might use. However, knowing some of the keywords associated with dental implants can help you feel more confident, ask better questions, and take excellent care of your new teeth, both immediately after receiving them and for decades beyond that. Here’s a quick breakdown of a few important terms you’re likely to hear during your treatment.

If you’re missing permanent teeth but always wanted a megawatt smile fit for a Hollywood star, you may have been led to believe that this is simply not possible. But the truth is, even if you’ve got gaps, you can still get a gleaming celebrity grin with the help of dental implants. In fact, a few famous faces have them, too!

If you’re an older adult considering dental implants, you’re not alone in wondering whether age might be a barrier. The short answer is no, you are not too old to get dental implants. In fact, many seniors have successfully restored their smiles and quality of life with dental implants, and modern dental advancements make this option safer and more accessible than ever.

If you have been wearing dentures for many years, you may wonder when it might be time to trade your existing teeth for new ones. As custom prosthetics that help rebuild smiles, it’s no secret that they’re not meant to last forever, but which signs indicate a need for a replacement? Keep reading to discover four ways you can tell when you need to talk to your dentist about receiving new dentures.

Denture sores can sneak up on you, even if you’re used to wearing them. There are many reasons your dentures may leave little irritated sores behind, whether you’re new to wearing them or have been enjoying them for years. On the bright side, most denture sores are easy to treat and even easier to prevent with a little know-how. If your smile’s been feeling sore lately, continue reading. You’ll find tips that bring fast relief and lasting comfort.

Dentures have allowed countless patients to achieve complete and functional smiles after tooth loss, and these appliances have advanced significantly since George Washington wore false teeth made of ivory. Unlike primitive dental prosthetics, modern dentures are incredibly comfortable and can effectively chew a wide variety of foods to allow for a varied and nutritious diet. Here’s a brief guide to how you can more easily adapt to eating with dentures.

You’ve decided to get your teeth whitened, which is exciting! Many individuals would love to have a brighter smile, and you’ve made a big step towards getting it done. The next step, though, can also be a doozy. How should you go about doing that, exactly?

Over-the-counter whitening products might have you thinking the process is fairly simple, but there are several reasons to consult a qualified dentist before you do anything else! Keep reading to learn what they are.

One of the first things that people notice about you is the quality of your smile, and if your teeth are discolored, you might not make a great first impression. Although frequent or prolonged exposure to darkly tinted foods can leave them looking more brown or yellow, it’s also possible for them to take on a gray or bluish hue.

If you’re frustrated by graying teeth, continue reading to learn 3 reasons this happens and how your dentist can provide various cosmetic services to help!

Maybe you’ve heard people talking about store-bought teeth whitening products on social media, or maybe you picked up a tube of toothpaste that said “whitening” on it in a glittery font and thought, “This looks promising!”

Either way, you’re probably wondering whether these convenient solutions actually work. Are they miracle products that can solve all your dental staining woes, or are they simply a bust? Well, let’s just say you’ll probably want to stick to professional teeth whitening! Keep reading for three reasons why.