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St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner and if you’re feeling lucky, you might choose to honor the occasion by enjoying a few beers dyed green or strong Irish stouts. Did you know, though, that studies show an increase in dental appointments the day afterward? Your dentist could see a 64%-100% increase in visitations due to dental emergencies from over-indulging in alcohol. Keep reading to learn more about the dangers posed by this special day, and how you celebrate while protecting your smile!

What are your goals for 2024? Perhaps you want to save money, take care of your health, or focus on other personal improvements. Did you know that taking care of your smile could help you to accomplish all of those things? Read on below to discover some reasons why you should schedule a dental checkup early in the year.

Halloween is just around the corner, and you’ve probably already started seeing seasonal displays pop up at your local grocery store. It seems like overnight every store you go to is filled with decorations, costumes, and of course, all kinds of candy.

While the best Halloween costumes are often the scariest, it’s safe to say that the opposite is true for your smile.  There are plenty of hazards to your teeth this time of year, but there are things you can do to keep your teeth in good condition. Here are a few tips to keep in mind.

If you’ve looked into getting veneers, you’ve probably read plenty about what they can do for people who aren’t the happiest about their smiles. They can completely transform how you look, covering up all kinds of imperfections.

You may have also heard that getting veneers involves removing a little bit of enamel from your teeth. If you want to know more about why that is and how much enamel needs to be removed, here’s some information that you may find useful.

Good oral health affords you many benefits. You can eat, speak, smile, and even smell efficiently, which makes your everyday life more comfortable and easier. However, healthy teeth and gums are not just contingent on maintaining an excellent dental hygiene routine of brushing and flossing. Other health issues can impact the state of your mouth. This is why it’s important to inform your dentist of any health issues or concerns at your dental checkups and exams so they can help you get the best dental care possible. Read on to learn five of them you should discuss with your dental team.

Of all of your physical attributes, few are as important as your smile—it’s the feature that allows you to make positive and impactful first impressions, letting you lead a fulfilling social life! However, if you aren’t happy with your pearly whites, you might be hoping that you can improve their look without having to endure a lengthy, costly, or invasive procedure. Here’s more from your trusted dentist about some popular, minimally invasive cosmetic treatment options.

Invisalign trays can do a lot for your teeth. They’re able to give you straighter teeth and address bite issues just like traditional braces but without the need for wires and brackets.

While you’re wearing them, you might feel like you have a little plastic shield protecting your teeth from harm. However, oral health problems like tooth decay can still affect your teeth during your Invisalign treatment. If you want to know why that is, and what you can do about it, here’s a guide that may be able to help you.

The holiday season is full of festivities. From tables spread with holiday treats to visits with special loved ones, this season is looked forward to by many. But if you are one of the 120 million Americans who are missing teeth, the celebrations can be dampened when your smile and bite are incomplete. Fortunately, dental implants are an amazing tooth-replacement option. Read on to learn how investing in implants can help you make the most out of this season!

People who fear the dentist usually do so because of the pain they imagine to be involved in dental procedures. However, by neglecting your teeth you may be enduring a lot of unpleasant feelings for the rest of your life. Shame and insecurity about your smile can stop you from chasing the things that make you happiest. If you’ve been avoiding the dentist because of pain, there’s good news: most cosmetic dentistry doesn’t result in any irritation at all. Here are a few reasons why you shouldn’t let your fear stop you from pursuing your smile goals.

A dental implant may not cut you if you’re missing a few teeth in a row. After all, that treatment can only replace pearly whites one at a time. Rather, it might be better to get a partial denture or dental bridge. Either one could do a decent job of restoring your smile! That said, perhaps you don’t know the difference between partial dentures and dental bridges. Luckily, your Tyler dentist is here to explain. Read on to learn how partial dentures and bridges differ from one another.