Neighborhood Dental Brandon Blog

The American Dental Association (ADA) reports 59% of adults have private dental insurance; however, only 2.8% meet or exceed their annual benefits. Despite paying monthly premiums, 53% of adults believe they don’t need dental care while 44% of people feel they can’t afford to see a dentist. If you’re not using your dental insurance, you’re throwing money down the drain. Your monthly investment gives you access to reduced rates for the services your smile needs. Here are 3 advantages of using your dental benefits to lower your long-term oral health costs.

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Are your top teeth crooked but your bottom teeth perfectly fine? You may be wondering if you can get Invisalign on just your top teeth. While single row adjustments with Invisalign are possible, there are some risks involved. Keep reading to learn more about how Invisalign treatment works, the complications that can arise from straightening only top teeth, and how an experienced dentist can help you reach your smile goals.

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It’s no secret that sugar is bad for your teeth – but exactly how bad is it? After all, it’s hard to avoid it when sweet treats are everywhere! The good news is that you don’t have to cut it out of your diet completely. A slice of cake at the occasional birthday party won’t completely destroy your teeth. But like most things, you must only consume sweets in moderation. Read on as we discuss how sugar impacts oral health and tips for beating a craving.

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Dental implantation provides a way to regain the functionality and smile aesthetics that you’ve been missing. Better yet, the procedure boasts a 95% success rate. On rare occasions, an implant will fail. Thus, you need to know what the signs are so that you can take swift and effective action. Continue reading to learn about the common indicators of dental implant failure.

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If you’ve suffered significant tooth loss, dentures are a convenient option to complete your smile. They’ve undergone several improvements over the years to enhance their fit and function; however, they’ll always have their limitations. You’ve heard implant-retained dentures can solve the disadvantages of a traditional prosthesis, but do they really make a difference? Yes! Here are 5 amazing benefits of supporting your denture with dental implants.

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Who doesn’t want to have a straight smile? While many of us aren’t born with perfectly aligned teeth, with modern dental technology, there are several different options to choose from so you can work towards straightening your pearly whites. Invisalign is becoming more popular because it does just that without forcing the patient to endure a mouthful of metal brackets and wires for who knows how long. Continue reading to learn why it is probably a good idea to get started with your treatment before the end of the year.

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It’s a bitterly cold, snowy day in Brandon, but you and your partner decide to make the most of it by having a snowball fight. As the two of you relive your childhood and have loads of fun, something happens; one of your teeth is knocked out after you’re pelted in the face. Suddenly, you have a dental emergency on your hands, and you need to act quickly. By doing so, you won’t have to settle for a gap in your smile, and you can have your oral health fully restored? Read on to learn what to do about your missing tooth.

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As you’ve probably heard on the news, vaping – the use of e-cigarettes – is not quite the safe alternative to traditional cigarettes that it was claimed to be. In fact, when it comes to oral health, many of the effects are similar to that of traditional tobacco products. If you’ve been thinking of taking up vaping, here’s why it could be a dangerous mistake for your smile.

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Most of us don’t floss nearly as much as we should. Maybe we don’t think we have time for it, maybe it hurts our gums, or maybe we just don’t feel like it. However, using dental floss every day is so crucial to your oral health that there’s no excuse not to do it. It’s really simple to get into the habit, especially if you follow these 6 steps from a dentist to make the most out of flossing.

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