OakBrook Dental Blog

There’s nothing quite as exciting as the feeling you get when your braces are removed or you’ve finished wearing your last Invisalign tray and finally have a perfectly straight smile to show off. However, your teeth are prone to reverting to their previous places, especially in the time immediately following orthodontic treatment.

As a result, you may be required to wear a retainer to maintain your pearly whites in their ideal positions long enough for your mouth to acclimate, which might take several years. Although your oral appliance is made from durable materials, it’s not intended to last forever and might eventually need to be replaced. Continue reading to learn 3 indicators that you need a new retainer!

Repairing minor chips, stains, or gaps might seem like a cumbersome task; however, with dental bonding, the process is simple, easy, and quick. Less invasive and more affordable than custom veneers or metal-free restorations, this cosmetic solution requires only one dental visit and can last several years. But how can you be sure your results will stick around? Here are 4 tips to consider if you want to enjoy your new smile longer.

Depending on what’s included in your plan, a full mouth reconstruction can be fairly intensive. You’ll likely want to have some time to yourself to rest, relax, and take care of your smile. So it’d probably be nice to have some aftercare tips!

Look no further than this post – below you’ll find a list of dentist-approved full mouth reconstruction recovery tips. Feel free to read them at your leisure!

Normally, when your body hurts, you know to rest or maybe even apply a cold compress. And when it doesn’t hurt, nothing’s wrong – it’s as simple as that! So why do you need a tooth extraction if you don’t have any dental pain? Doesn’t that mean your tooth is fine?

Actually, the existence or absence of pain isn’t really a good way to tell whether you need oral care or not. Keep reading to learn why your tooth could still be in trouble!

If you’re a coffee fan but scheduled to have a tooth removed, you may be wondering how soon you can get back to your daily cup (or cups!) of joe. The truth is, when you have an extraction, you do need to temporarily hold off on the java for a few important reasons. Here’s why you should take a break from your daily “grind” and when it’s okay to indulge again.

A dental bridge is an effective solution to replace one or more lost teeth in a row. Dental bridges have been used for generations because they offer long-lasting results. However, your new teeth won’t last forever. Eventually, your bridge will need to be replaced. Here’s how to avoid the most common causes of dental bridge failure to ensure your restoration lasts for 10 years or more.

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Many people experience anxiety around dental visits, especially if they have a major procedure coming up, like a root canal. If you’re worried that the treatment will be long and agonizing, you might procrastinate scheduling your appointment, allowing the infection in your tooth to worsen.

It might ease your mind to know that this surgery typically alleviates more pain than it causes. However, following your dentist’s post-op instructions in detail is essential to ensure that you recover as quickly as possible without developing unwanted complications. With that in mind, continue reading to learn 3 tips to help you heal from your root canal!

Crunchy, chewy snacks can be satisfying. Sometimes you just have a craving for a specific texture! But if you’re worried about chipping or cracking your teeth, that’s typically the type of foods you’ll want to avoid. This list of particularly damaging delights will give you a better idea of what to watch out for so you can dodge a dental emergency!

You’ve come a long way to enjoy your summer vacation. Not just physically – a lot of mental stress has built up to this trip. Everyone needs a break from time to time, which is why you shouldn’t let something like a dental emergency take over. But when someone loses a tooth or complains about oral aches, your first reaction might be to panic.

This is fair, especially since you’re in an unfamiliar location. Keep reading so you’ll know what to do if someone’s pearly white is in jeopardy.

Even with great oral health, dental emergencies can happen unexpectedly. Whether playing sports or biting into something hard, a broken tooth or mouth injury can turn a pleasant day into a stressful situation. Being ready with the right tools can ease your concerns if this occurs. Keep reading to find out what you should include in your dental emergency kit.