Spillman Family Dental Blog

With summer underway, you no doubt have a packed schedule. But your tooth aches, and you don’t have dental insurance. As such, you’re worried you won’t be able to afford both vacation and a trip to your dentist. You don’t want to disappoint friends and family by canceling a trip because of your budget. So you’re thinking you’ll play the martyr until the festivities are over. Maybe you’ll get lucky and the problem will resolve itself.

 Not so fast! You can still afford emergency dental treatment even if you don’t have dental insurance! Actually, acting now will save you money in the long run. Keep reading to find out how and why.

While many people wish that they had a straighter smile, there are those who hesitate to commit to the visible metal parts and irksome dietary restrictions that come with traditional braces. Fortunately, Invisalign allows many patients to realign their teeth with removable and virtually invisible clear aligners that allow them to eat whatever they like. However, Invisalign still requires that the patient have enough discipline to wear their aligners sufficiently every day. Here’s a brief guide to help you meet the 22-hour mark and achieve the best results from your treatment.

Dentures are one of the most effective methods of replacing a lot of teeth at once. They’re inexpensive, durable, and are meticulously crafted to suit your needs. However, as incredible as modern dentures are, there are some things that it’s worth being aware of before you get them.

For one, full dentures are held in place entirely via suction. While this seal is more secure than you’d think, it can sometimes lead to issues when you eat, ultimately affecting your nutrition. If you’re curious here’s what you should know about how dentures may affect your diet.

Whether you have a full or partial set, dentures are a great way to rebuild your smile after suffering tooth loss. But did you know that your jawbone deteriorates when teeth fall out because your body absorbs the bone mass that’s no longer necessary to support them? As a result, your jaw thins which eventually changes the shape of your mouth and face. That means the dentures that once fit like a glove may start to feel loose.

Fortunately, denture adhesive can help. There are many choices, though, and it’s easy to become overwhelmed if you’re not sure what to look for. Keep reading to learn more about the options so you can decide!

If you’ve experienced a lot of tooth loss, wearing dentures should enhance your daily life, providing comfort, functionality, and confidence. However, when dentures don’t fit properly, a range of complications can arise. Poorly fitted dentures not only affect your oral health but can also cause systemic health issues.

If you want to learn about the health problems associated with poorly fitted dentures, continue reading.

Did you know that gum disease is the leading cause of tooth loss worldwide? It’s an incredibly common disease that affects more than 47% of American Adults. On top of that, it’s possible to have it and be unaware because it doesn’t exhibit visible symptoms until it has progressed to more advanced stages. To add insult to injury, the consequences of gum disease can alter the structure of your face and lead to a more aged appearance. Keep reading to learn more about why this happens and what you can do to prevent it!

Gum disease is an unpleasant experience at any age, but it becomes more common after the age of sixty. While receding gums are the dental ailment most frequently found in older patients, other gum-related issues are also prevalent among that age group. However, these issues are often caused more by many years of poor oral hygiene than age. Here are a few common gum issues among seniors along with a few ways they can be treated.

Despite the bad reputation they get from cartoons and movies, modern root canals are painless procedures that can save a tooth from extraction. They are necessary when the pulp at the center of a tooth becomes infected, and they are often the best way to get rid of the miserable pain that comes with a toothache. Here’s how long a root canal can take as well as some information about the recovery.

A toothache is an incredibly unpleasant experience. It is typically accompanied by sharp, throbbing, miserable pain that can easily disrupt day-to-day activities. If you’ve been suffering through a toothache for a while only to find that it suddenly stops, you might think that the problem has resolved itself. Unfortunately, it is far more likely that you should be even more concerned at that point. Here’s why your toothache might have vanished and why this means you have even more reason to see your emergency dentist.

Your teeth are supposed to last for a lifetime, but 120 million people are living with tooth loss. Cavities are a leading cause of missing teeth, which affects 92% of adults. Although brushing and flossing are effective at keeping decay at bay, fluoride is equally important for strong and healthy teeth. Here’s how you can harness the power of nature’s cavity fighter to combat tooth decay.

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