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Are you unhappy with your teeth? If so, you are not alone. Research has found that 33% of Americans are unhappy with their smile and 36% believe a better smile would improve their social life.  Fortunately, you can transform your grin with cosmetic dentistry. Treatments like veneers or dental bonding can dramatically improve your pearly whites. However, some people allow false beliefs about cosmetic dental treatments to keep them from improving their grins. Your dentist is here to set five misconceptions straight about cosmetic dentistry so you can feel free to get the smile of your dreams!

For people who are anxious about seeing the dentist for any reason, dental sedation can go a long way toward making their appointments comfortable and stress-free. If you’re thinking of having sedation performed during your next dental visit, you’re probably wondering what the treatment will feel like. Here is a brief overview of what you’ll likely experience with the different types of sedation that your dentist offers.

Did you know implants tend to succeed in the long run? Indeed, the treatment’s long-term success rate stands at over ninety-five percent! That said, you may wonder what lies behind this dental implant success. Knowing that information, after all, could help you confirm if the placement is right for you. Luckily enough, your local Raleigh dentist is here with the relevant facts. Read on to learn four crucial factors that make dental implants successful.

When it comes to correcting orthodontic issues, Invisalign is one of the most popular treatments on the market. It works in the same way as traditional braces, moving your teeth and jaw into a more ideal position over time. This gives your beam a straighter, more uniform look and also corrects bite and alignment issues. While traditional metal braces have a long list of foods you need to avoid, Invisalign allows you to eat most things without issue. But what about coffee? Can you drink coffee with Invisalign? Keep reading to learn if you can keep drinking your favorite morning beverage while having your teeth straightened.

People often don’t think about their bite. It is an automatic ability, like when you are busy enjoying your favorite foods! Unfortunately, for many people, their bite is not just a function; it affects how they look. From an overbite to underbite to crossbite, there are a range of misalignment issues that can distract from your appearance and take away from your ability to chew comfortably. Can Invisalign help? Your dentist in Raleigh will tell you everything you need to know.

Archery is one of the oldest and most noble sports, in no small part because of its difficulty. You know where you are, and where the arrow needs to be, but the line in between can be difficult to imagine. That is precisely what your dentist has to do when designing your Invisalign treatment. The goal of Invisalign is to take your smile from where it is to where you’d like it to be. Sometimes the line seems clear, but before you realize it you’ve fallen short. If that’s how you feel, don’t worry; there are things you can do to get back on track. Here are four tips to make sure you stay on target when it comes to your Invisalign treatment.

There are few things quite as refreshing as an ice cream cone on a warm day—but it might be tough to enjoy such a treat if you’re suffering from dental sensitivity! That said, how do you know if this sensitivity is an emergency that needs to be addressed swiftly? Keep reading to learn more from your emergency dentist about what causes dental sensitivity and how you should go about handling the situation.

No one ever expects a dental emergency to happen to them, but 1 in 6 Americans has one annually. While many involve toothaches, chips, or knocked-out teeth, dentists have seen everything when it comes to oral health issues, even situations that are difficult to believe. Here are 6 of the strangest dental emergencies reported.

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Let’s say it’s the night before your dental implant surgery. You’re probably excited to get replacements for your missing teeth and have a nice, full smile again. But have you done everything you should to prepare for tomorrow’s appointment? After all, you wouldn’t want the procedure to be harder or longer than necessary. That wouldn’t be fun for you or your dentist.

If you want dental implant treatment to go smoothly, you should take four major steps beforehand. Read about them below to ensure you enjoy a restored smile without complications!

Tooth loss is a problem; one that humans have been attempting to solve for thousands of years. One common solution that people turn to these days are dental implants; but even though these small, handy titanium posts might seem like a relatively new invention, they actually have a very long and interesting history that has brought them to where they are now. Here’s how dental implants have changed and evolved over time to become the beneficial solution they are today.