Ronan Freyne, DMD Blog

If you’ve lost some or all of your teeth, dentures are a versatile solution that can simultaneously rebuild your smile’s appearance and functionality. These restorations are made from customizable materials that can be made to look and feel just like your natural teeth and gums.

However, if you’ve noticed a bad smell coming from your dentures, you might hesitate to continue wearing them. Keep reading to learn more about why this happens and what you can do to prevent it!

There have been many striking cases of bridges failing throughout history such as London Bridge and Galloping Gertie, but you may be especially perturbed if your dental bridge falls out of your mouth. While these tooth replacement devices are designed to be incredibly lifelike and reliably durable, they do not last forever and can be compromised by age, infection, and injury. Here’s a quick overview of why dental bridges fail and what you should do if your restoration breaks or falls out.

If you’ve heard anything about Invisalign, you may already be aware that it can straighten your teeth more comfortably, less invasively, and sometimes much faster than traditional braces. But before you commit to treatment, you’re probably wondering exactly how long you’ll be sporting those aligners. Here’s an idea of how long it could take, and a few factors that may affect the duration.

When you think about Invisalign, you might be inclined to think orthodontic treatment a young person’s game, and as an adult it’s simply too late for you to correct your smile. But the good news is that when it comes to straightening your teeth, there is no such thing as an age limit. In fact, Invisalign is great for patients from their teens all the way to their twilight years!

Whether you’ve never had braces, or your teeth have shifted back out of alignment following a treatment in your youth, here’s why Invisalign could be the answer to your dental dilemma!

It can sometimes be a little too easy to find ways to justify not doing important things. For example, you might allow yourself to avoid making a phone call you’re dreading because you could disturb the recipient during dinner, or you may delay getting your car an oil change because you tell yourself you won’t be driving far this month. But when it comes to your dental cleaning and checkup, skipping these vital appointments can be not just costly, but dangerous too. Here’s why you should never delay caring for your oral health.

Do you suffer from chronic jaw pain? Maybe you’re struggling to feel well-rested? Although poor sleep quality and jaw problems may not seem related, researchers have found a link between TMJ disorders and sleep apnea. Disorders of your temporomandibular joints (TMJ) can affect your quality of life negatively. However, they can also put you at risk of life-threatening complications if sleep apnea develops. Here’s why you shouldn’t ignore chronic snoring if you have jaw problems.

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When you think of celebrities, you may picture them living glamorous and seemingly perfect lives. However, behind their pristine walls and dazzling smiles, many celebrities battle with health issues just like the rest of humanity. For example, many of them suffer from sleep apnea, a potentially serious disorder where breathing during sleep is repeatedly interrupted.

If you’re curious about which celebrities have opened up about their struggles with sleep apnea and how they cope, continue reading.

Good etiquette and preparation go a long way in ensuring a positive experience during routine dental visits. Dentists make time for you during their day when you set an appointment, and they are professional people by nature. However, some patient habits can cause them stress and make it harder to complete your checkup.

If you want to avoid stress for you and your dentist, continue reading. Below are five habits you should establish to make checkups a breeze.

If you don’t like the way your teeth look, your cosmetic dentist can revamp your pearly whites. They can give your smile a makeover using the latest solutions in dentistry. However, a smile makeover is a big investment. Don’t worry if you have a few questions. Here are the answers you need for a picture-perfect smile.

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Have you hesitated to get cosmetic dental work done because you’ve heard bad things about it? Maybe you’re interested in enhancing your smile but heard it’s too expensive or you can’t get the results you want. Here is the truth behind 4 common myths about cosmetic dentistry to help you make an informed decision about your journey to your dream smile.