Salmon Brook Dental Blog

Today’s dental implants are amazing as tooth replacements. Compared to dental bridges and dentures, they’re more lifelike and work better with your smile. It’s to the point that you may wonder: Can you replace healthy teeth with dental implants? Still, the short answer to that question is “No.” You should always keep and repair a natural tooth when possible. Your Granby dentist will gladly explain if you’d like. To that end, here’s why you shouldn’t replace healthy teeth with dental implants.

A dental implant is unlike any other treatment for lost teeth because it mimics both the crown and the tooth root. This provides the next best thing to your real tooth, offering unmatched benefits. However, rebuilding a tooth from the root up won’t happen overnight. The process will occur in several steps, which can take many months to complete. Here’s how long you can expect it to take.

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Dental implants are the best way to replace lost teeth because they look and function like the real thing while preventing issues like bone loss in the jaw and the teeth from shifting out of place. They also boast an impressive success rate of over 95%, and this is in no small part because every prospective patient must have a consultation to determine that they are a good candidate for them. Here’s a quick overview of what you can expect during a dental implant consultation.

Many people are anxious or afraid at the thought of undergoing root canal treatment. Much of this fear comes from the (mistaken) belief that the procedure will be especially painful. However, there is also a myth floating around that root canals could potentially lead to cancer. Is there any truth to this idea? Put your root canal fears behind you by discovering the facts.

When tooth decay advances to cavities and eventually a tooth infection, a root canal may be necessary to salvage the tooth. Fortunately, many patients report that the procedure is no more uncomfortable than getting a large cavity filled. If you’re curious about the timeline for root canal treatment and recovery, read on to discover more about the usual duration of the process.

Movies and cartoons have played the old trope of the sadistic dentist to great comedic effect, but these representations have given many people the wrong idea about root canals. While you should definitely take care to avoid needing a root canal, neglecting to get one when you need one can have significant and unfortunate consequences for your oral and overall health. Here’s why skipping a needed root canal is a terrible idea.

Did you know that people with dental problems are more likely to report feeling depressed, self-conscious, and less socially engaged? That means that issues like discolored teeth can impact your daily quality of life. Years worth of eating and drinking dark foods are bound to leave your pearly whites less than sparkling. Fortunately, surface stains can be removed with teeth whitening treatments.

It’s easy to find various commercially available products that claim to brighten your grin, but you might harm your oral health if you do. Keep reading to learn why you should go to your dentist for help, instead!

People have used various methods to whiten their smiles for thousands of years, and some techniques produce better results than others. You might go to the store today and find products on the shelves that claim to be able to significantly whiten their users’ smiles, and some of them even have glowing reviews from social media influencers. No store-bought teeth whitening kit has been approved by the American Dental Association, and these products can lead to injury or adverse side effects. Here are some possible unfortunate outcomes of these products and why professional treatments are the way to go.

The teenage years are a time of significant physical and emotional growth. For many teenagers, appearance plays a crucial role in their self-esteem and social interactions. This is where cosmetic dentistry can make a difference. In this blog post, we will explore the world of cosmetic dentistry for teenagers, discussing what treatments are available and what isn’t recommended.

Modern dentures are one of the go-to solutions for tooth loss, and they’re so indistinguishable from real teeth and comfortable to wear that patients are often tempted to leave them in all day long! However, failing to remove your dentures daily can have catastrophic consequences for your oral health. Read on to learn about how long dentures can be worn every day and the risks of leaving them in continuously.