Magnolia Shores Family Dental Blog

The mouth is often seen as a gateway to the rest of the body. It has a deep connection to your overall well-being, but how are they linked? It’s mainly due to dental problems like gum disease or cavities. While you may think their effects are limited to your oral health, they can actually increase your risk of serious medical conditions. Here’s what you need to know and how you can avoid them to protect your smile and yourself.

Sleep apnea and anxiety are both significant health concerns that can dramatically impact your well-being. To make matters worse, these conditions often occur together and can intensify each other’s effects, creating a cycle that may be difficult to break. How exactly are they related to each other, and what steps can you take to find a measure of relief? This blog post aims to provide helpful information.

Dental implants have an incredibly high success rate, but seeing how these prosthetics could very well be part of your smile for a lifetime, it doesn’t hurt to further promote their success. Research shows that soaking up the sun for just 20 minutes a day can significantly improve the long-term sustainability of dental implants.

If you’re wondering, “How does that work?” rest assured, it’s based on sound science. After all, it’s all about vitamin D!

As a human being, you’re genetically disposed to question the safety of new or unfamiliar things. Your caution can help you avoid harm or death, but placed on the wrong thing like dental implants, it can keep you from enjoying a full set of teeth again! In your mind, you may ask whether dental implants are safe, but the general answer is simple: yes! The real question should be: what makes dental implants safe? Here are three ways that your dentist can ensure your well-being in treatment.

As much as your implant dentist would like to give you a straightforward answer to the question, “How much will my dental implant treatment cost?” it’s difficult to do so without meeting for a consultation first. This is because several different things can influence your overall treatment expenses. Whether it’s about the number of implants you need or the extent of your dental insurance benefits, you and your implant dentist will have to be on the same page in order for you to get an accurate estimate.

Keep reading so you know what five factors to consider!

If you have a gap between your two front teeth, you have what a dentist might call a diastema. Some patients find their diastema endearing, while others are bothered by the empty void in their smile. For those who’d like a more consistent look, there are plenty of cosmetic and restorative solutions to choose from, so don’t worry – your dentist can help! If you do mind the gap, keep reading.

Cosmetic dentistry is known for its ability to transform smiles and take them from dull to dazzling. After all, that is why countless Hollywood stars turn to it to look red-carpet ready. Whether it’s veneers, teeth whitening, clear aligners, dental bonding, or gum recontouring, these services can make imperfect smiles truly eye-catching. But is that all they can do? Believe it or not, cosmetic dental care can also positively affect your quality of life, and here are three ways to prove it.

Replacing your missing teeth with custom-made dentures may have proven life-changing initially; however, now that much time has passed, you may be wishing you had sought out a more permanent alternative – dental implants. Can you make the switch, and if so, is it worth it? Keep reading to discover what kind of transformation you and your smile will experience when attaching dentures to longer-lasting prosthetics.

Most of the time, oral conditions like cavities and gum disease are caused by poor dental hygiene. Not brushing and flossing every day is a good way to encourage harmful bacteria build up in your mouth. But if you’re doing everything your dentist suggests and are still having frequent dental problems, it’s fair to start wondering whether bad teeth are genetic! And actually – you’d be a little bit right.

Keep reading to learn more about the genetic factors that can impact your oral health.

If you grind your teeth when you sleep, you’re not alone. In fact, it’s estimated that up to 30 percent of people do this every night, and some who experience less severe grinding don’t even know it! Fortunately, if you have bruxism, which is the clinical term for this, then that doesn’t mean that you can’t still straighten your smile with Invisalign clear aligners. However, there are some unique details you’ll want to consider about treatment. Read on to learn how teeth grinding can impact your Invisalign journey.