Meadowbrook Dentistry Blog

Movie stars and celebrities are often remembered for their stunning smiles, but did you know their picture-perfect teeth may not have happened by chance? Even celebrities suffer from gapped, crowded, or tilted teeth. Although you don’t see them wearing braces often, it’s because many have invested in Invisalign. Khloe Kardashian, Zac Efron, and Justin Bieber have all used clear aligners to fix their teeth because of their nearly invisible appearance and abundance of benefits. You don’t have to be rich to afford Invisalign. Here’s how you can achieve a straight smile using the preferred solution in Hollywood.

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Invisalign is a fantastic way to straighten your teeth for a picture-perfect smile. With its clear, removable aligners, you can achieve a uniform grin discreetly without the hassle of metal braces. If you’re just starting your Invisalign treatment, knowing the dos and don’ts can help you make your experience smooth and simple. Continue reading to learn how to make the most of your Invisalign treatment.

Human teeth go through a lot over decades of use, and this can sometimes detract from their appearance. Thankfully, cosmetic dental treatments have become more affordable and accessible than ever before, allowing many people to address issues like stains, chips, gaps, and cracks so that they can have smiles they can be proud of. Here’s a brief overview of direct bonding and veneers to help you understand what issues either treatment can address and which may be better for you.

About ¾ of Americans have dental insurance. However, since many seniors are no longer working, they are no longer receiving dental benefits through an employer. This can make it very challenging to get quality oral healthcare at an affordable price. Dental care is important at every age, but especially for seniors. If you no longer have dental insurance, you will be pleased to learn that there is another option to get affordable dental care – a dental membership plan. For an annual rate, you can get many of the same benefits of dental insurance. Continue reading to learn a few ways they can benefit seniors.

Gum disease is one of the most well-known oral health problems; from a young age, most people are taught that gingivitis is a problem, and that dental hygiene is necessary to avoid it.

Despite this fact, however, there’s a lot about gum disease that people don’t know. For example, while gingivitis is fairly common, people are often unaware how serious the advanced stages of the disease can be. In some circumstances, the issues with the gums can become difficult to even treat.

In the interest of helping people understand this condition, here’s what you should know about how gum disease progresses and how it’s treated.

It’s common knowledge that using tobacco products is bad for your teeth. They contain nicotine which lowers your blood oxygen levels and reduces blood flow which impacts your oral well-being. Your teeth and gums can’t get the valuable nutrients they need which can lead to problems like periodontitis, cavities, oral cancer, and tooth loss. Did you know, though, that it’s equally as dangerous for those with dentures? Keep reading to learn 4 reasons why!

Jaw pain, headaches, ringing in the ears — those are just a few of the possible symptoms caused by TMJ disorder (TMD). If you struggle with this condition, you might be curious about your treatment options. Can braces fix your TMJ disorder, or is there a faster and more convenient solution that you might be a candidate for? This blog post explains what you should know.

As you prepare to sit down and enjoy Thanksgiving dinner this year, you may be thinking about all the different people who have positively influenced your life. From your parents, siblings, significant other, or even your co-workers, you may have many individuals you want to express your gratitude to. But what about your dentist? This person takes care of your teeth and gums so that you can smile confidently in your holiday pictures, right? As you make your list for 2023, consider these four reasons to be thankful for your dentist this Thanksgiving.

TMJ disorder, sometimes called TMD or simply TMJ, is a condition that afflicts the jaw joint. It is often associated with symptoms like facial pain, difficulty chewing, and popping and clicking in the jaw. But did you know that it can be the cause of dozens of other issues? It might even be to blame for your eye pain! How is that the case, and what can you do to find relief? This blog post explains what you should know.

Whether you’re in the process of recovering from a tooth extraction or preparing for one due to factors like decay, trauma, or overcrowding, the idea of restoring your smile with dentures may be quite appealing. Given that dentures are a commonly sought-after solution, you might be interested in understanding the timeframe for acquiring them after having your teeth extracted. Read on to delve into the timeline for obtaining dentures following a tooth extraction.