St. Albans Dental Blog

If you’ve been thinking about transforming your smile, you might be wondering how long the process takes – and the answer is, it depends! Some smiles need a little work, while others need a lot; however, a smile makeover is often the perfect, customizable solution for helping any patient achieve their smile goals. Continue reading to learn a little more about this process, including what treatments it involves as well as the overall timeline you can anticipate.

You might have expected your teeth to get somewhat yellowy. After years of eating and chewing, they’re bound to experience some discoloration. But what does it mean when your teeth are gray?

There are both natural and concerning reasons why your smile might be tinted this color. Fortunately, your dentist can help with timely treatment and dental cosmetics! Just keep reading to learn what cosmetic dentistry can do for you.

Throughout history, white teeth have often been seen as a sign of youth, health, and beauty, but frequent exposure to certain substances can leave teeth with unsightly stains and discoloration. While there are many purported teeth whitening methods available, some of them can lead to suboptimal results or even injuries due to poor formulation or user error. Here’s a brief guide to the dangers of DIY and store-bought teeth bleaching methods and why you should consult with your cosmetic dentist before attempting to whiten your grin.

Christmas and New Year’s Eve are the two most popular holidays for wine sales in the United States, directly followed by Thanksgiving. From mulled wines with holiday spices to hearty glasses of Cabernet Sauvignons and Merlots, chances are, if you’re spending time with family over Christmas and New Year’s, you’re going to be enjoying red wine. Unfortunately, these tannin-saturated drinks can also cause your smile to become stained, especially if you enjoy red wine in excess. Read on to learn some helpful tips to prevent staining as well as the science behind it.

History shows that there’s more than one way to cosmetically alter your teeth, but not all of them are ideal! If you’re curious about how far cosmetic dentistry has come, keep reading. This post highlights some of the more interesting techniques that were once used to beautify patients’ smiles. Prepare to be impressed, amazed – and maybe even a bit dismayed.

Is a toothache causing you to toss and turn at night? While you’ll need to call your emergency dentist for prompt diagnosis and treatment, there are steps you can take at home to relieve your pain in the meantime. Keep reading for some solutions that might be able to help you catch some z’s before morning!

Tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the human body and is designed to protect your teeth through decades of chewing and biting. But how is it possible for enamel to last a lifetime? Joint research from the University of Pittsburgh and MIT has revealed that its microscopic architecture is the key! Continue reading to explore what makes enamel so resilient and how you can keep it strong!

When an adult tooth feels loose, do you: a) panic b) cry c) try to pinch yourself awake, or d) all three, not necessarily in that order. Discovering that a tooth that should be rock solid is more on the wiggly side can be alarming, so maybe some panicking is warranted! Still, you’d probably rather avoid the twist in your stomach that comes with uncertainty. Keep reading to learn what you should do.

When it comes to dental implants, many patients are curious about how they compare to natural teeth. For example, can implants get cavities like regular teeth? Well, while dental implants look and feel like your natural pearly whites, they’re cavity-proof! However, that doesn’t mean you’re off the hook for proper oral hygiene. Continue reading to learn more about tooth structure and why your implants still need care.

One of the things that distinguishes Invisalign from other methods of orthodontics is the fact that they’re removable. This allows you to avoid dietary restrictions and makes cleaning a little bit easier, both of which add to the convenience of the treatment.

However, it doesn’t change the fact that cleaning your teeth is incredibly important while pursuing Invisalign treatment, particularly after meals. Flossing, for example, is critical for keeping tooth decay at bay. Here’s how you should do it while wearing your Invisalign.