Glynn Dental Blog

Tooth loss can dampen your confidence in your smile, affect your ability to chew foods, and lead to other unpleasant consequences. If you need to get one or more teeth extracted, it is only natural if you are eager to receive dental implants ASAP! But how long might you need to wait between your extraction procedure and your implant surgery? This blog post explains a few possible tooth replacement timelines.

For most people, a daily cup of coffee (or two) is perfectly harmless. There is even some evidence to indicate that coffee can have health benefits! But what if you have recently undergone a dental procedure, such as a tooth extraction? Can you continue to enjoy coffee during your recovery period? This blog post explains some important facts that you should keep in mind.

All-on-4 lets you reclaim a complete smile after extensive tooth loss, but it will take your mouth a while to recover after the surgery. As such, there will be some restrictions on what you can eat or drink for a while after the procedure. If you’re thinking about getting All-on-4 to replace your missing teeth, it’s important to make sure that you’re prepared for the recovery process; here’s a look at what your diet will be like after the implant posts have been placed.

In order to replace your missing teeth with dental implants, you will need to have the implant posts surgically placed into your jaw. Naturally, your mouth will require some time to recover after the procedure. During this period, there are certain things that you should avoid doing if you don’t want to disrupt the healing process. Below are 4 “do nots” that you’ll need to keep in mind after your dental implant surgery.

When you think of modern solutions for missing teeth, dental implants likely come to mind. But this tooth replacement option didn’t always exist in its current form; there have been quite a few advancements that have helped dental implants become what they are today. If you’re interested in learning more about the history of dental implants, here’s a brief look at how they’ve evolved over the years.

A dental bridge makes it possible to enjoy a complete smile again by filling in the gap left by one or more missing teeth. However, even a high-quality dental bridge could potentially fail if you don’t take the right steps to protect it. Below is a quick look at 3 common causes of dental bridge failure – and what you can do to avoid them.

You just had a weakened tooth restored with a dental crown, and it has made quite a positive difference for your smile. But even as you’ve been enjoying the benefits of your crown, you may find yourself wondering exactly how long you can expect it to last before you need to get a new one. The answer can vary quite a bit more than you think; below is some important information that dentists want their patients to know about the lifespans of dental crowns.  

If you check your smile in the mirror and see a black line around your dental crown, you are naturally going to be concerned. Where did this line come from? And what can you do to address the problem and keep your smile looking its best? Your dentist is here to answer these questions so that you have a clear idea of what’s going on with your dental work.

How can you make sure that your smile gets the care it needs at a price that you can afford? Oftentimes, the key is to take full advantage of your dental insurance benefits before they reset. If you’re trying to figure out the best way to use your dental insurance plan, your dentist is here to help! Here are 3 strategies for maximizing your benefits. 

Did you know that more than a third of the population of the United States is afraid of dental treatment? Far too many people don’t visit the dentist’s office as often as they should due to their fears. If you have any kind of dental phobia, you might find yourself wondering where it came from in the first place. Below is a brief look at factors that could lead to a fear of the dentist – as well as how dental sedation can be used to help overcome said fear.