Dolan Dental Blog

Dental emergencies can be stressful, especially if you are in pain or worried about the health of your teeth. Knowing what to expect during an emergency dental visit can help ease some of that stress and prepare you for the steps your dentist will take to relieve your discomfort and restore your oral health.

If you’re considering teeth whitening, one of the first questions you might have is: “How many sessions will it take to get the results I want?” The answer depends on several factors, including the method you choose, the type of discoloration you have, and your personal goals.

Here’s what you need to know about the teeth whitening process and how to determine the number of sessions you might need for a noticeably brighter smile.

Cosmetic dentistry can give you the smile you’ve always wanted, whether through veneers, whitening, crowns, or dental implants. But before you can enjoy those life-changing results, your dentist may recommend addressing one very important foundation of your smile: your gums. If gum disease is present, it often needs to be treated before moving forward with cosmetic dental work. Here’s why.

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.