Justyna Laska, DDS Blog

With many families’ budgets tighter than ever, it may be tempting to cut costs on extras to save a little cash. But one expense you should never eliminate is your dental insurance. While it may seem like a better deal to cancel your coverage and your upcoming appointments, doing so can cost you a lot more than you save. Here’s why.

Halloween is the perfect time to get creative with your look, and if you’ve recently invested in cosmetic dental treatment, your smile can become one of your best accessories. The right costume can help put your newly refreshed smile front and center. Here are some fun costume ideas that can complement your smile without taking attention away from your face.

Dental crowns are a versatile way to address a variety of dental concerns. For instance, they can shield a tooth that just underwent a root canal, protect an injured tooth from additional disease or decay, cover an implant, or anchor a bridge to close gaps in your smile from missing teeth.

But these tooth-shaped caps weren’t always as lifelike, comfortable, or long-lasting as they usually are today. Continue reading to learn more about the history of dental crowns so you can appreciate your restoration that much more!

What makes a smile beautiful? There isn’t one universal answer. Every person’s smile is unique, and features that make one person’s grin memorable may look completely different from someone else’s. Still, there are several characteristics that are commonly associated with an attractive smile.

If you’re unhappy with certain aspects of your smile, you don’t necessarily have to live with them. Cosmetic dentistry offers several ways to enhance the appearance of your teeth while creating results that complement your individual features.

If your teeth have always seemed too short, too narrow, or just a little out of proportion with your smile, you’re not imagining it. Small teeth, clinically known as microdontia, are a common cosmetic concern that doesn’t get enough attention. The condition can affect one tooth or several, and it can make a big dent in your confidence. Here’s a look at why it happens and what cosmetic dentistry can do about it.

Are you excited about starting your Candid Clear Aligners journey? It’s a smooth process to the straighter smile you love, but you will need to build a good tray routine to keep your treatment on track. While this might be tricky to do at first, familiarizing yourself with some general guidelines can be helpful. Here are four do’s and don’ts to remember during your orthodontic service.

Straightening your crooked, overcrowded, gapped teeth often requires orthodontic treatment. If you’re like most people, you want an affordable solution that is convenient and produces faster results. Since traditional braces and even Invisalign clear aligners cannot meet these expectations, why not try an alternative to Invisalign, such as Candid Clear Aligners?  Keep reading to learn more about this method and how it can benefit your smile.

If you’re thinking about improving your smile, you might wonder whether you need to see a specialist or if your regular dentist can help. The good news is that many general dentists are fully capable of performing cosmetic dentistry procedures. In fact, cosmetic treatments are often a natural extension of general dental care.

Did you know sources estimate up to 75% of U.S. Americans suffer some level of dental anxiety? Unfortunately, if you’re overly afraid, you might avoid scheduling potentially smile-saving procedures that are necessary to preserve your dental health.

For example, if your dentist recommended placing a dental crown but you’re worried the treatment could hurt, you might delay scheduling this service altogether. But the longer you wait, the more likely you are to develop additional concerns, like disease, decay, or other damage. Continue reading to learn more about why you don’t need to fear getting a dental crown!

You might’ve gotten a crown placed in the past to fix up severe decay, damage, or after a root canal. Regardless of the reason, you might’ve been enjoying your restored smile for a long while. However, there is a rare chance that it falls out before you need to get it replaced. While you may be confused about how to handle the situation, here’s what to do if a crown falls out.