Comprehensive Dental Associates Blog

Braces are designed to be durable. After all, they are meant to stay on your teeth for months at a time. However, they are not invulnerable to damage. An accident or mistake could easily lead to a broken bracket or wire. How can you deal with broken braces? This blog post provides some practical tips that will help you minimize the damage and get your treatment back on track as soon as possible.

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For decades, braces have been one of the most popular and effective ways to straighten teeth. Unfortunately, this treatment is also the victim of a lot of misinformation. You might have heard some things about metal braces that are simply not true. This blog post reveals the truth behind some common myths.

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Are you approaching the finish line of your orthodontic treatment? You may have been waiting many months to get your braces removed, and the day is finally near when you can see your results! Still, as excited as you might be, you could still have questions about what to expect during and after the braces removal process. This blog post explains some useful information.

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Have you recently gotten your teeth whitened? The last thing you want to do is diminish your results by wearing the wrong color lipstick. Or perhaps you simply want to emphasize the natural beauty of your smile. Either way, there are some easy makeup tips that can help your teeth to look as bright and beautiful as possible.

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It seems like over-the-counter teeth whitening products are everywhere, including online retailers, big box stores, and grocery stores. Some of these items are good for reducing the appearance of mild to moderate dental discoloration. However, caution is in order. Not only do these store-bought products not deliver the same results as professional options, but they could even end up harming your teeth if you overuse them! This blog post provides some important information that you should keep in mind about safely brightening your smile.

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If you are looking for a new job or eyeing a promotion, you may be focusing on things like polishing your resume and preparing answers for common job interview questions. Of course, you should also think about your appearance. In addition to picking the right outfit for your interview, it would be wise to give some thought to your smile. Having bright, white teeth might just help you land your dream job! How is that the case? This blog post explains. (Read More)

After you get dentures, you will no longer have to worry about cavities. However, that does not mean you can disregard the importance of caring for both your mouth and your teeth — even if those teeth are prosthetic! Here are some bad habits that you should avoid if you want to maintain your oral health and help your denture to stand the test of time: (Read More)

It is common knowledge that smoking is bad for your teeth. But what if you no longer have any of your natural teeth and are going to get dentures instead? Does that mean you can smoke without any concerns about how your habit might affect your smile? Well, no. There are some big reasons why you should quit smoking when you get dentures: (Read More)

When you are in close contact with other people, the last thing you want to do is make them feel uncomfortable by the way you smell. But what if you have dentures, and you have noticed lately that your prosthetic is carrying an unpleasant taste or odor?  That can be an embarrassing issue, but fortunately, the answer to the question “Why does my denture smell bad?” is usually pretty straightforward. It is also often an easy problem to solve! (Read More)

Are you looking to reduce your monthly spending? You might be in the process of canceling unnecessary services and subscriptions. But what about your dental insurance? Is it worth paying for, or should you cancel it? The answer should become obvious after you consider some of the money-saving benefits you may enjoy if you use your policy to the full. (Read More)