Advanced Dental Care of Springfield Blog

Do you have dental anxiety that may be keeping you from attending your regular, biannual appointments? This type of fear can cause serious damage, because skipping your exams and cleaning can lead to missed problems like cavities and infections that can worsen with time. Thankfully, sedation dentistry can help keep you relaxed enough to get through your visit, so you’re able to protect your teeth and gums while remaining comfortable. If you’ve been curious about sedation, here are a few facts about it that might help ease your mind about trying it.

Nothing is more exciting than receiving your new dentures. They will fit like gloves when popping them into your mouth, but don’t expect to chomp down on a cheeseburger right away. It will take time to adjust to your new set of teeth. Here’s what you can expect during your first month with dentures. 

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Dental implants are the most successful method of treating tooth loss. They have over a 95% success rate of lasting for 30 years or longer. Although the risk of dental implant failure is minimal, simple mistakes can cause serious complications. Here are a few bad habits you should break to ensure your dental implants last for decades.

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Valentine’s Day is a time for spending intimate moments with your special someone, especially kisses of affection. However, patients with dentures often worry that they won’t be able to enjoy these moments with their partners. If that sounds like you, there’s no need to worry! Continue reading to learn the secrets for better kisses while wearing your denture prosthetic.

The beginning of the year is a time for new beginnings, and many people use it as an opportunity to improve themselves in some way. While it’s common to resolve to exercise more, read more books, and quit smoking for the new year, it’s also a great idea to get ahead of your dental health in the earlier months. Here are a few reasons why scheduling a dentist’s appointment early in the year is an excellent idea.