Dolan Dental Blog

Are you bothered by stains in your smile? Do you tend to hyperfocus on them and try your best to hide your grin away? A great solution to this problem is teeth whitening. It is affordable and effective in transforming your teeth into pearly whites. That being said, it’s important to make sure your mouth is free from any issues like cavities. Read on to learn why this is crucial to a successful treatment.

Do you find yourself hiding away your smile? When you look in the mirror, do you tend to focus on the aesthetics of your teeth? If so, you are not alone. Many people seek out ways to enhance their grin. The best and safest way to get an aesthetic set of pearly whites is by visiting your dentist. There are many cosmetic dental treatments out there that can give you the smile you dream of. Many imperfections are no match for these services. Read on to learn about four flaws that cosmetic dentistry can fix.

Dental veneers are one of the most popular cosmetic dentistry treatments for transforming your smile. But did you know that veneers actually started on a Hollywood film set nearly a century ago?

Here’s how dental veneers have evolved from a temporary film solution to the durable, natural-looking porcelain veneers that help people everywhere achieve a red-carpet-ready smile.

When you smile in the mirror, are you happy with what you see? If the answer to that question is “no,” there are various cosmetic services available to help you achieve pearly whites that you are proud to show off. If there are many things about your teeth that you want to change, a smile makeover may be the best option for you. Continue reading to learn more about smile makeovers and how long you can expect them to take.

For the last few weeks or months, you have been dealing with a considerable toothache. Just as you were about to call your dentist, the pain subsided. Now you’re wondering if that’s still necessary. Sound familiar? If so, keep reading to learn what you should do if a toothache disappears (and why it’s important to act fast).

You’ve finally done it. Thanks to Invisalign clear aligners, your smile is now perfectly straight. So, what comes next? You can just rest back on your laurels and enjoy the simple pleasure of having flawless teeth, right?

Not quite! To maintain the results of your treatment, you’ll have to wear some type of retainer – an oral device designed to keep your teeth from sliding back into crooked positions. Keep reading, and you’ll learn everything you need to know!

Wood, ivory, bone – dentures have been crafted from some pretty strange materials over the years. Though the first indications of dentures being used to replace missing teeth date back to 700 B.C., the modern version most are familiar with today wouldn’t become prominent until the 20^th century!

If you’re curious about what sorts of strange dental contraptions filled this gap, keep reading. This is a look at a few noteworthy examples from history and how they compare to your dentist’s dentures.

With the arrival of September, it’s an ideal moment to turn our attention to the health of our gums. This month, dedicated to Gum Care Awareness, invites us to deepen our understanding of gum disease and the steps we can take to prevent it. We encourage you to explore the insights provided here to better protect your gum health and improve your overall well-being.

If you’re happy with your dental implant replacements, you probably want them to last as long as possible. Good oral hygiene is the best way to ensure their longevity and pearly appearance, but there are other things you can do. You could, for example, make strategic food choices to help your body support your implants.

Let’s take advantage of your dental implants’ impressive bite power and go over what an ideal menu would look like!

Invisalign is an orthodontic treatment that shifts teeth into more optimal positions using a series of customized clear aligners. Each set is designed to be worn for twenty to twenty-two hours every day for two weeks before the patient switches to the next one. While this treatment is incredibly effective, a patient may need to receive extra aligners due to noncompliance or unforeseen circumstances. Here’s why Invisalign refinements can be necessary in some cases.