Del Rey Dental Blog

Teeth are incredibly strong. In fact, tooth enamel is the toughest material in the entire body. However, your teeth can still become damaged if you aren’t careful. If you have a chipped tooth, it can be tempting to skip a call and visit to the dental office. After all, it doesn’t hurt and will heal with time, right? Continue reading to learn what you should do if you have a chipped tooth.

Sometimes, a dental emergency can make you feel awkward or embarrassed. It may even strike you as too weird or shameful to show to your local dentist. With all that said, you’d be surprised at how many people worldwide suffer from odd yet urgent oral issues. There’s no need to see yourself as an outlier who can’t or shouldn’t get treatment. If you need proof of that fact, just look at four of the strangest dental emergencies listed below.

If you are ready to start your journey to a complete smile with dental implants, you’ll need a consultation with your dentist. During your appointment, they may use a lot of terms that can seem like a foreign language. You can ensure you know exactly what your dentist is talking about with this guide to the most common dental implant terms you should know.

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Even if you want a pretty grin, you may think aesthetic dental work is a bridge too far. Perhaps some nasty rumors and myths have left you wondering, “Does cosmetic dentistry hurt?” Well, you’re in luck– beautifying smile treatments are almost always pain-free! Dental care can easily improve your teeth without hurting you in the process.  To learn why that’s the case, read on – your Dallas dentist will gladly share the details with you.

Seemingly everyone wishes they had a perfectly bright white smile, but very few people can achieve one naturally. Although your dentist provides various cosmetic services that can upgrade your grin, not all treatments are effective for all patients. For example, some people suffer from stains that are more stubborn and can’t be bleached away easily.

If you’re unsure about the best way to enhance your appearance, continue reading to learn about three potential culprits behind your dental discoloration and how they’re treated!

Dentures are the tried-and-true way to rebuild your grin after tooth loss. They’re a versatile solution that can be adapted to fit your unique circumstances. Whether you need a full or partial set, they allow you to eat, speak, and eat more normally so you can go back to feeling like yourself. Although they can last up to 15 years with the right care, your dentures will probably need to be repaired or replaced at some point. But how will you know when they’re nearing the end of their lifespan?

Continue reading to learn about 4 indicators that let you know it’s time for new dentures!

For some people it can be hard to ask for help. Whether they’re shy, embarrassed, or simply don’t want to impose, they would rather suffer in silence than speak up in their time of need. Unfortunately, this can make their problems go from bad to worse, or at very least prolong their discomfort longer than they should.

When it comes to dentures, you may be under the impression that because they are “false teeth” that they aren’t as important as real teeth, and thus a denture-related emergency isn’t as important as one that involves natural teeth, but that’s simply not true. Here’s why if you wear dentures you shouldn’t hesitate to ask your dentist for urgent help if they become damaged.

There are plenty of reasons to be grateful for modern dentures. But removing them every night and for routine cleanings can be tedious. What’s the worst that could happen if you just left them in?

Unfortunately, they aren’t so much like natural teeth that you can keep them in your mouth 24/7 without consequences. There are four good reasons why you should listen to your dentist’s care instructions by taking them out for cleaning and when you sleep, but keep reading after the list. There are some denture alternatives that you might find appealing.

We all know that popcorn is an obnoxious food to have stuck between our teeth. One hard crunch and we know we’re doomed to spend at least 15 minutes trying to get it out. But what about other pesky foods? Surely someone’s made a list.

If you have big plans coming up, are tired of constantly swabbing your braces, or just want to know more about how to maintain healthy teeth, look no further – this list is for you! Here are the top five worst foods to find wedged between your teeth. Besides popcorn, that is.

Everyone fears having a tooth knocked out because it won’t grow back. Not to mention, it’s a traumatic experience. Although you may never expect it to happen to you, over 3 million teeth are avulsed (knocked out) annually. Accidents and injuries happen with no warning; however, sports are a leading cause of knocked-out teeth. No matter the reason, time is of the utmost importance. Despite what you might have heard, a knocked-out tooth can be saved if you act quickly. You must get your tooth back in its socket, and here’s how to do it.

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