Anderson Dental Center Blog

Maybe you’ve just received a teeth whitening treatment, or maybe you simply want to show off your gorgeous smile. In either case, what better way to make your teeth the star of the show than to wear fancy clothes and work some makeup magic? Halloween just so happens to be the perfect opportunity to create a smile-accentuating look.

Don’t believe it? Then keep reading for four costume ideas that’ll put your smile on center stage!

With ClearCorrect aligners, you have a “clear” path to a straighter, more beautiful smile. When your orthodontic treatment begins, your dentist will provide you with an estimate of how long it should take for you to get your desired results, and in most cases this timeline is very accurate. Unfortunately, however, some treatments may take longer than anticipated. If your teeth aren’t moving according to schedule, here are a few reasons they may not be progressing as planned.

The day people get their braces off is filled with emotion: pride at their achievement, amazement at how wonderful their new smile looks, and relief at the hardest part of their orthodontic treatment finally being over. If you’ve had braces in the past, you might remember what this felt like.

You might have also noticed your smile change a little bit since then. Many patients see their smiles come out of alignment in the years after braces, leading them to wonder whether it’s possible to pursue orthodontic treatment once again. Here’s what you should know about that prospect if you’re in that situation. 

It’s common for people to be made a little bit anxious by dentistry, and no treatment more than tooth extractions. The phrase “pulling a tooth” may not sound very pleasant, but the fact is that the procedure is nothing to be scared of. After all, tooth extractions involve the use of powerful anesthetics that make the procedure completely painless!

That said, it’s also understandable to be nervous about your procedure. Here are a few things you can do to ease that anxiety.

In order for your ClearCorrect aligners to work properly, they must have a secure fit. This allows them to move your teeth precisely in the right direction for a successful treatment. Unfortunately, however, it can also make removing them for meals, cleansing, and swap-outs a little difficult. If you’re struggling to take your aligners out, these tips and tricks may help!

Comparing health insurance to dental insurance can be a little like comparing apples to oranges. Sure, they’re both fruit, but the similarities pretty much end there. If you’ve ever wondered why these plans are so different from each other, here are a few key reasons.

One of the main reasons you are likely to choose ClearCorrect aligners is because they’re clear, and thus harder for people to detect that you’re wearing them. But what happens if during treatment they start to become discolored? After all, even a slight change in tint can make your teeth look dirty or stained.

Here’s what could be causing your aligners to get dull, and what you can do to prevent it.

In movies and cartoons, root canals are often portrayed as dreadful and agonizing. While these portrayals can certainly be quite funny, they are not representative of the truth. Root canal treatments are used to eliminate the source of severe toothaches so that people can comfortably get back to their everyday lives. While you may experience some soreness in the days following, it should fade with time and will be much more bearable than the pain of a toothache. Here’s how you can manage the gradually fading soreness you may experience after a root canal.

If you ever had a severely decayed or damaged tooth, it’s likely that your dentist performed a root canal to repair and restore it. Although in most cases this procedure only needs to be completed one time, in some cases you may need to have it repeated. If you’ve found out you need a second root canal on the same tooth, it’s natural to wonder whether the treatment is truly necessary. Keep reading to learn more about why this happens so you can set your mind at ease!

A root canal is often seen as a daunting procedure, which is why many patients procrastinate when needing treatment. However, delaying a root canal is never a good idea as it can have severe consequences. If you want to learn why putting off your treatment could spell dental disaster, continue reading.