Marvel Dental & Orthodontics Blog

When it’s time to eat, you likely don’t think twice about biting and chewing into your favorite foods. You may be focused on the food ahead, but your teeth are the reason you can chow down comfortably! It’s important you know more about them to see why you need to take great care of them, so here are 10 bite-sized facts that can help you better understand your oral health.

A new year is the perfect time to refresh your habits and that includes your oral health. New Year’s resolutions for a healthier smile don’t have to be complicated or overwhelming. Small, consistent changes can make a big difference in how your teeth and gums look and feel throughout the year. Here are some practical resolutions to help you start the year with a healthier, brighter smile.

Your wisdom teeth are the last dental structures to come in. They typically start to erupt anywhere in your late teens to your early twenties, but people often choose to have them removed. While they may not cause problems for some, many have issues because of their third molars. You might be wondering why they would be extracted, so here are three reasons that call for it to protect smiles in the long run.

If you are getting your wisdom teeth extracted, then you are not alone; many people are in the same situation as you or have already undergone it. It’s a common procedure to give you relief, but you may be a bit nervous about the recovery that’s to come. You might be wondering what you can expect after the surgery itself and how long it’ll be until you feel back to normal. Thankfully, this simple guide walks you through the general timeline with tips to help you heal smoothly.

A toothache can stop you in your tracks, making it difficult to eat, sleep, or focus. When that pain suddenly goes away, it’s natural to feel relieved and assume the problem has resolved itself. However, this couldn’t be further from the truth. In many cases, a disappearing toothache can be a warning sign that the issue has become more serious.

Understanding what might be happening in your mouth and what to do next can protect your long-term oral health.

Losing a dental restoration can be stressful and frustrating. Even though dislodging a filling isn’t as severe as knocking out a tooth or other dental emergencies, it is still super important that you address the issue quickly. However, it can be nerve-wracking if you don’t know what to do. Read on to learn why fillings fall out and what you should do if you find yourself in this situation.

If you are missing one or a couple consecutive teeth, a dental bridge is an affordable way to give you your smile back. They can restore the appearance and function of your missing teeth. This type of restoration is durable and can last for many years when cared for properly. However, it isn’t unheard of for dental bridges to become dislodges. Read on to learn why this can happen and how you should handle this situation.

When you restore your smile with a dental bridge, you naturally want it to last for as long as possible. After all, no one wants to spend time and money on frequent repairs or replacements! Fortunately, bridges are quite cost-effective and can fill a dental gap for several years when taken care of properly. To learn more about the lifespan of your bridge and how you can help preserve it, keep reading!

When you received your dentures, you celebrated having a full smile again! However, although you can wear them all day long, your dentist advises you to take them out and soak them in a container of water overnight. Some patients resist following these instructions because they don’t want to risk being caught without teeth anytime—day or night. Why would this step be necessary to care for your dentures? Keep reading this post to learn why soaking dentures overnight is essential if you want to enjoy your new teeth as long as possible.

If you’ve been wearing your dentures for a while now, you know just how important a comfortable and secure fit is for you to make the most out of your daily life. Over time, however, dentures that once felt perfectly snug can begin to feel loose, unstable, or even painful. This doesn’t always mean you need a new set of dentures, though; sometimes a simple reline is all that’s required! Here’s more about this process and why you should always trust your dentist to help, rather than attempting to handle things yourself.