Timeless Smiles Blog

Wisdom teeth are the last set of molars to develop, usually appearing in the late teens or early twenties. For many people, these teeth don’t emerge the way they’re supposed to. Instead of growing straight up, wisdom teeth may remain trapped beneath the gums or grow sideways, leading to discomfort and potential oral health issues.

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If you have just gotten a cosmetic dental treatment, you may be excited about how it transformed your smile. You can feel more confident about showing it off after that flaw you had is now gone. In fact, you should flash a proud grin more often! This simple act can actually have benefits across your whole body, the more you do it. Here are five ways it does.

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Dealing with any sort of dental emergencies can leave you worried. This can be especially true if you have just knocked out a tooth by accident. You may be panicked and a bit overwhelmed, but it’s important you take a deep breath and act fast. Doing so can help improve your odds of saving it. Here’s how to handle a knocked-out tooth and what your dentist can do to help you.

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Feeling pain on just one side of your jaw can be unsettling—especially when you can’t pinpoint the cause. While one-sided jaw discomfort can sometimes indicate a dental or muscular issue, it’s often not serious and can be managed with the right care. Still, it’s important to understand what might be causing your pain and when to see an emergency dentist for relief.

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If you have dental insurance, you likely view it as a big investment. Any plan holder would want their monthly premiums to “pay off” at some point, right? With that said, you’d do well to maximize your plan’s benefits from now on and save your hard-earned money. The good news is that your Morgan Hill dentist can help, ensuring your dental work is truly cost-effective. Just keep reading to learn four great ways to maximize dental insurance benefits.

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Once people get dental insurance, their first instinct is often to use it right away. That’s only natural – who wouldn’t want affordable dentistry as soon as possible? However, a plan’s benefits can’t (and won’t) apply until the end of your dental insurance waiting periods. You should thus learn about these aspects of insurance, especially before making major treatment decisions. With that said, here’s a primer on dental insurance waiting periods from your Morgan Hill dentist.

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Tooth loss can detract from your quality of life in several ways. For instance, you might feel self-conscious about the changes to your looks with gaps in your grin, or struggle to chew food or speak without embarrassment.

Your dentist can rebuild your smile’s appearance and functionality with full or partial dentures, but many patients wonder whether their restoration improves their dietary nutrition. Continue reading to learn more about how your new teeth might impact your health!

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Almost everyone has some imperfection in their smile that they would like to resolve, and cosmetic dentistry has allowed countless patients to achieve gorgeous new grins. Many common dental flaws can be addressed with aesthetic procedures that can whiten, repair, and reshape your teeth into beautiful new states. Here’s a brief overview of a few of the most common smile defects and how cosmetic dentistry can address them.

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Though your dentures are custom-made to ensure they fit you securely, over time they can begin to lose their shape. This in turn can make it difficult for them to stay in place while you eat or speak, causing frustration and embarrassment. Thankfully, this is where denture adhesives can come in handy. Though slipping dentures can be a sign that it’s time for a reline or replacement, these products can be extremely useful in helping them stay put temporarily.

Here’s a guide to the different types of denture adhesives available, how to use each one, and why it may be time for new dentures.

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After your natural teeth got extracted, a normal biological process known as resorption began. Essentially, that means your jawbone started to change shape and become smaller. As you might imagine, this can affect the way your dentures fit over time! How can you fix loose dentures and get back to enjoying full functionality from your prosthetic? You may need to reline them. DIY reline kits are available, but in this blog post, you will learn why it is best to leave this service to a professional.

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