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4 Important Reasons to Quit Smoking When You Get Dentures

October 23, 2024

Filed under: Uncategorized — ndbarnegat @ 3:34 pm
A pair of dentures with a lit cigarette.

If you’re a smoker, you’ve probably heard that smoking is bad for your health. In fact, you may have already noticed the negative effects it had on your natural teeth. Now that you have dentures, you may believe that your mouth is now safe from smoking’s dangers, but believe it or not, it can be just as harmful for your prosthetics and overall oral health as it was when you had real teeth. Here are four key reasons why smoking with dentures is just as bad as it was with your original smile.

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What’ll Happen During Your First Month with Dentures?

September 12, 2024

Filed under: Uncategorized — ndbarnegat @ 6:56 am
A senior woman admiring her dentures in a hand mirror

Dentures are great replacement teeth, but they don’t work perfectly right from the start. Most patients need a month to get used to them and become familiar with how they feel and act. It’s only then that the prosthetics do their best to help you smile, eat, speak, and more! If you’d like to know more about the thirty-day adjustment, your Barnegat dentist will gladly explain. Simply keep reading to learn how your first month with dentures will probably go.

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5 Tips to Meet Your 20 to 22-Hour Invisalign Wear Time

August 31, 2024

Filed under: Uncategorized — ndbarnegat @ 10:31 pm
person holding Invisalign aligner and smiling

Invisalign is a popular choice for correcting crooked or gapped smiles due to its discreet and removable nature. The aligners gradually shift your teeth into a better alignment over time. Although they are removable, it’s essential to wear them for 20-22 hours daily to achieve the best results. If you’re having trouble maintaining the recommended wear time, here are five tips to help you stay on track.

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Invisalign Do’s and Don’ts and How to Maximize Your Treatment

June 14, 2024

Filed under: Uncategorized — ndbarnegat @ 4:08 pm

Have you recently begun your orthodontic treatment with Invisalign? Well, you’re not alone! Many patients are choosing clear aligners for straighter smiles because of their discretion and ease of use. If you want to get the most out of your treatment, it’s important to follow a good routine and create lasting habits. But how? Continue reading to find the key do’s and don’ts to ensure your Invisalign treatment is smooth and successful.

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The Real Deal: Debunking Myths About Cosmetic Dentistry

April 26, 2024

Filed under: Uncategorized — ndbarnegat @ 6:22 pm
Patient smiling after getting cosmetic dentistry

The world of cosmetic dentistry is brimming with possibilities, offering many ways to enhance your smile and boost your confidence. Patients have been taking advantage of these treatments for decades, but there’s still a lot of misinformation online. Read on to learn the most common cosmetic dentistry myths and see them debunked.

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Shading with Science: How Dental Crowns Are Color-Matched

April 12, 2024

Filed under: Uncategorized — ndbarnegat @ 12:23 pm
Dental technician working on some dental crowns

If you’ve had a dental crown placed at some point, then you know how magical they seem. As soon as you look in the mirror it disappears into your smile. It often matches so well that you may even forget which tooth it’s on! But how does your dentist achieve this toothy camouflage? Read on to learn how dentists blend science and art to achieve gorgeous results with dental crowns.

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The Art of Denture Care: Tips to Keep Your Smile Sparkling

February 9, 2024

Filed under: Uncategorized — ndbarnegat @ 1:09 pm
A denture soaking on a counter

Have you seen yellow stains or discoloration on your denture lately? It can be difficult to keep them clean, especially if you’re not sure how. Luckily, with a little knowledge and the right attitude, you can rid your prosthetic of unsightly stains and keep them pristine and white for good! Read on to learn the best ways to clean dull dentures.

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How to Take Care of Your Mouth After Wisdom Tooth Extractions

December 6, 2023

Filed under: Uncategorized — ndbarnegat @ 10:47 pm
Illustration of dental forceps removing wisdom tooth

Wisdom tooth extractions can be a major oral procedure. However, there is no need to worry. Most people are back to feeling perfectly normal within 1 – 2 weeks! In the meantime, though, you will have to take extra care of your mouth in order to facilitate a fast and complication-free recovery. Here are some specific steps that you should take to make your healing process as easy as possible:

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What to Do if Your NU Smile Aligners Don’t Quite Fit

September 8, 2023

Filed under: Uncategorized — ndbarnegat @ 12:56 pm
A young man trying to get his NU Smile Aligner to fit

Do you want to straighten your teeth? You could try clear aligners! NU Smile aligners not only compete with other brands, but they are superior in many respects. For one, they are made of a hypoallergenic polyurethane resin, so there is very little chance of reaction. Secondly, they are made specifically for you in-house, so you should always get a good fit.

But what happens if your aligner doesn’t fit correctly? Continue reading to learn more about the NU Smile aligner process and how you can fix an aligner that won’t fit.

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How Drinking Coffee Impacts Your Oral Health

August 17, 2023

Filed under: Uncategorized — ndbarnegat @ 9:13 am
3 young women around a small wooden table holding hot lattes in white cups while smiling and laughing

There’s nothing quite like a cup of coffee to start off your day. For most people, it’s an integral part of their morning routine and a needed boost of energy. Drinking coffee even comes with additional health benefits; studies have found that people who drink a cup of joe every day are less likely to die from cancer, a stroke, diabetes, and heart disease. That being said, having it in excess can negatively impact your oral health. Read on to find out how your favorite morning beverage affects your smile and what you can do to prevent staining.

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