AV Dental Associates PA Blog

If you have dental implants or are thinking about getting them, you might be wondering whether they can develop cavities. The short answer? No. But don’t throw your toothpaste in the trash just yet! While implants can’t get cavities, they still need to be cared for like natural teeth. If you’re curious about why that is, keep reading.

Gum recession is a common dental concern that occurs when the gum tissue surrounding your teeth pulls back, exposing more of the tooth or even the root. If you’ve noticed your teeth looking longer or increased sensitivity, you may be wondering: can gums grow back after receding?

If you are like most patients, you chose ClearCorrect aligners because of their convenience and flexibility. You are free to go about your day without much interference from your braces, but what about when you’re traveling? If you have a big trip coming up, keep these 4 tips in mind so that your smile stays on track.

Without a doubt, gum disease greatly affects your gums over time. That’s only natural – the condition does direct damage to your gum tissue. But did you know gum disease can also affect facial shape? As it progresses, this ailment will often make your face seem haggard, old, and worn out. If you’d like to learn more, you’re in luck; just read the summary below from your local Jersey City dentist!

At the end of the day, you may want nothing more than just to get into bed. If you have dentures, then you may be tempted to keep them in or lay them out on the counter. However, neither of these are good ideas. You should take just a minute to soak them before you doze off. Doing this simple habit can help your prosthetic be the best it can be. Here are three ways that your full smile can benefit from it.

If you are like most people, saving money is important. Doing things on your own instead of paying a professional is certainly a way to keep more of your hard-earned dollars in your pocket. However, not everything should be handled with a DIY approach. One example is a denture reline. Keep reading to learn why it’s better to let a qualified dentist handle this type of problem.

If you recently started wearing dentures and your favorite foods don’t quite taste the same, it’s not all in your head. Many new denture wearers notice that flavors feel muted or different after getting their prosthetics. Fortunately, this change is often temporary and can improve with time and care. But why does it happen to begin with? Here’s why dentures can trouble your taste buds—and what you can do about it.

Did you wear braces in the past? If so, you may have been delighted with your results. Straight teeth are healthier and more attractive than crooked ones! But as the years have passed, you may have noticed changes in your smile. Perhaps you did not wear your retainer as much as you should have, or maybe other factors have caused your teeth to shift out of place. You may wonder if you can get Invisalign to put things back in place. The answer is probably yes! This blog post provides important information about the road ahead.

If you’ve heard of ClearCorrect, you likely already know it can treat crooked teeth. The treatment’s biggest claim to fame is how it smoothly and easily straightens smiles! Instead, perhaps the question you have is whether ClearCorrect can fix your bite problems as well. You’d be lucky in that case; your Jersey City dentist is here to provide the answer. Just keep reading to learn about ClearCorrect, how it fixes bite problems, and its other great benefits.

Dental misalignments can make it difficult to feel proud of your smile and lead to a host of oral and overall health issues like uneven enamel wear, oral infections, pain in the jaw, head, neck, or back, and difficulty eating and speaking. Thankfully, ClearCorrect can address mild to moderate malocclusions with virtually invisible plastic aligners that can be easily removed and require no dietary restrictions. Here’s how poor hygiene can lead to tooth decay during clear aligner treatment and how you can avoid that.