Simply Dental of Lowell Blog

Dental implants are a popular and effective solution for replacing missing teeth, restoring smiles, and improving oral health and quality of life. However, understanding dental implant surgery requires careful post-op care to ensure successful integration of the implants into the jawbone; otherwise, if things can’t heal, your new smile won’t be as spectacular as it should be! One common question that many patients have is when it’s safe to travel after getting dental implants. Keep reading below to learn a little more about why in most cases, patients have nothing to fear and can continue to travel as long as they’re mindful of the healing process.

If your dentures are no longer fitting properly – even with a dentist-recommended adhesive – you might be wondering what your options are. For example, can you reline your dentures at home like the instructional videos on YouTube claim? Keep reading for the answer.

Nobody should want to needlessly endure tooth pain—but when it happens, sometimes it’s difficult to tell if it’s your tooth hurting, or if sinus pressure is causing you grief! After all, the proximity of the sinuses to the upper teeth often leads to confusion, leaving people unsure about what exactly is happening. Keep reading below to learn a little more about what causes tooth pain and sinus pressure respectively, so that you know when you need to seek help from your trusted emergency dentist.

National Dental Hygiene Awareness Month began in 2009, and it’s still just as important well over a decade later! If you are interested in showing your dental team how much you care, one of the best things you can do is implement a solid at-home oral hygiene routine. With this in mind, here are four oral care tips you can implement this October.

Dental implants are a popular tooth replacement option for many people—in fact, they’re arguably the best possible solution for restoring lost pearly whites. This is because of their unique placement method; by being placed directly into the patient’s jawbone, they restore lost teeth in terms of look and function. The resulting rebuilt smile is both beautiful and capable of enjoying all sorts of foods. However, did you know that it’s best to stick to a healthy diet after receiving dental implants, in order to preserve their overall integrity and promote excellent oral health moving forward? Here’s more about why.

A decade ago, the job title “social media influencer” simply didn’t exist. Now, it’s a sought-after position that comes with brand collaborations, tons of free products, fun meetups, and celebrity friends. Since the ability to take a great photo is basically a job requirement for these stars, it’s not surprising that so many have chosen to transform their smile with veneers. With this in mind, read on to learn five social media influencers with veneers!

Have you ever suffered a toothache that seemed to become worse at nighttime? Needless to say, this can make it quite difficult to get a good night’s rest—and sometimes the cause isn’t clear at all! Here’s more from your emergency dentist about some of the common causes for tooth pain worsening during nighttime, along with some tips for addressing it and getting back to bed!

Unfortunately, there’s an unpleasant cycle of shame and dental care that many patients fall into. Since they are worried about judgment from their dentist, they skip their visits; because they skip their visits, their oral health declines, creating an even bigger fear of going to the dentist. If you’ve found yourself in this trap, it’s important to remember one very crucial piece of information: your dentist doesn’t judge you. Here’s why.