Dentures are hardy restorations and will last you a good while when well-maintained, but if you happen to drop them and they hit your sink in the exact wrong way, they could snap.

What do you do if your dentures break? Is this something you should call your dentist about right away, or can it wait? To find out the answers to these questions and more, keep reading!

According to the American Dental Association, 1 in 4 adults avoid smiling because they don’t like the appearance of their teeth. If you’re unhappy with the way your teeth look, it can affect your self-esteem and quality of life negatively. Cosmetic dentistry can help you achieve the smile of your dreams. Here are just a few reasons to consider getting a smile makeover.

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Growing older changes your body in many ways, and your smile is no exception. Senior adults are more prone to aesthetic imperfections in their teeth, such as chips, cracks, and stains. While it’s natural to want to address such aesthetic flaws, some patients avoid being treated because they think it’s too late to upgrade their grins.

Thankfully, there’s no expiration date when it comes to dental cosmetic services. Continue reading to learn more about 3 popular treatments that can enhance your appearance regardless of your age!

As you may know, gum disease can often cause gum recession. This symptom persists as long as the gums are irritated and infected. So, you may find yourself wondering: can gums grow back after receding? It’s easy to think the tissues would recover once you’ve treated their disease. Even so, the truth is that receded gums can’t grow back; you can only keep the recession from worsening. Learn more about the matter in this primer from your Azle dentist.

You know what’s difficult? Preparing meals. You know what else is difficult? Fighting off gum disease. If only there were a way to do both at the same time.

As it turns out, there is! Brushing and flossing every day might be the best way to prevent gum disease, but you can give your body a boost with some strategic diet choices. Here are some anti-gum disease foods, complete with meal prep suggestions.

Whatever you may have thought, not every annoying oral issue has to do with your teeth. Your gums can also be a source of discomfort; these mouth tissues will get inflamed if you don’t look after them. Should that happen, you may suffer from a chronic soreness that takes effort to treat. Luckily, your local Azle dentist can help if your gum tissues ache. Read on to learn what causes sore and inflamed gums and how best to treat them.

When you have a piece of clothing that doesn’t fit right, you probably tend to stop wearing it, right? Maybe it’s too tight, or it’s itchy, or it just doesn’t look good on your body.  Well, something similar can happen with your dentures. But unlike that old fuzzy sweater that has seen better days, your poorly fitting dentures can cause more than just discomfort. In fact, they can cause a lot of oral health problems you may not have even realized were possible. Here’s why it’s so important to make sure your dentures fit right – and what you can do if they don’t.

Losing several or all of your teeth can impact your daily quality of life in several ways. Without your pearly whites, you could have a hard time speaking or chewing food on top of feeling self-conscious about your appearance. Fortunately, your dentist can rebuild your smile with dentures. Whether you require a full or partial set, these prosthetics restore your ability to eat and talk more like you used to.

It’s natural to want to enjoy these benefits for as long as you can, which means you’ll need to care for your dentures properly so they can continue to serve you. Continue reading to learn 3 tips to help you maintain your replacement teeth!

Dentures are a life-changing tooth replacement option for people who are missing several, most of, or all of their teeth. All dentures are customized to fit your unique smile. At first, your prosthetic should be snug and comfortable. However, your mouth continues to change over time, so a reline a necessary every couple of years to keep it the right shape and size for you. Continue reading to learn more about how this process works.

Have you been experiencing aches behind your molars or red, inflamed gums in the back of your mouth? If so, you may have developed an issue with your wisdom teeth. Typically, these molars arrive when you’re between 17 and 26 years old after your other teeth have already erupted. They’re not necessary for your survival, though, so it’s not uncommon for your dentist to recommend extracting them if they’re giving you problems. If your wisdom teeth are throbbing and you’re not sure what to do, keep reading to learn more about why this happens!