Can Dentures Affect Your Sense of Taste?

May 31, 2023

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If you’re a new denture-wearer, you’re likely wondering how these prosthetics are going to change your life, for better or worse. While they offer various benefits, like increasing the different types of foods you can eat, they may also affect your ability to taste them. To learn more about how your replacement teeth may change your taste, read below!

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Are Teeth Supposed to Feel Loose with Braces?

May 23, 2023

Filed under: Uncategorized — dailysmilesmacarthur @ 4:47 pm
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When you first get braces, everything you do can feel new, from eating a snack to brushing your teeth, making it hard to be able to tell if something’s wrong or just a typical side-effect of treatment. One of the most alarming and common impacts that traditional braces can cause is the feeling of having loose or wiggling teeth. However, this is often a sign that your treatment is working exactly as it should! Read on to learn why braces can make your teeth feel loose.

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Dental Implant Maintenance: Can Your New Teeth Get Cavities?

May 18, 2023

Filed under: Uncategorized — dailysmilesmacarthur @ 4:43 pm
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When you invest in dental implants and upkeeping them, they have the ability to continue serving you for anywhere from 25 years to the rest of your life. In fact, their longevity is one of the biggest benefits they offer, making them a gold standard for tooth replacement. In order to get the most out of your new restorations, you’ll need to take care of them, because just like your natural teeth, they can fall victim to lingering oral health problems. Even though they’re made from durable dental materials, oral health problems can impact their lifespan, just not in the way that they would with your natural pearly whites.

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