Advanced Dental Solutions of Pittsburgh Blog

If you’re considering restoring your smile with the help of dentures, you may be hesitant to get started depending on what you’ve “heard” about these prosthetics. The good news is that many myths out there about false teeth aren’t true. In fact, despite needing to take adequate care of them, the decision to get dentures may be one of the best choices you’ll ever make.  Here are four common myths that may be holding you back, and why you shouldn’t let them stop you from improving your smile!

Although your dentures were made just for you, with time they can gradually begin to change shape, making it difficult to achieve a secure hold. Unfortunately, this can make using them properly a challenge. Thankfully, temporary solutions like denture adhesive can help in a pinch until you’re able to visit your dentist for a more permanent fix. Here’s how to use them, and why needing adhesive means it’s time to have your dentures examined.

If you still think of old, bulky restorations when you think of dentures, then you haven’t seen the modern ones used today. In addition to being custom-made for each patient, they are crafted from only the best materials, resulting in them lasting for 10+ years with proper care. The key to keeping yours in tip-top shape is incorporating healthy habits into your routine while simultaneously breaking bad ones, like:

Your dentures have served you well; they’ve allowed you to chew and speak freely, and you’ve even noticed that you feel more comfortable in social situations. But lately, you’ve noticed that they aren’t smelling quite so fresh, and consequently, your breath has suffered. You clean them every day but just can’t seem to rid them of the smell! Here, you’ll learn what causes these odors and how you can fix them to keep your prosthesis smelling like a million bucks!

Cosmetic dentistry has allowed countless patients to achieve their ideal smiles despite unsightly dental flaws such as chips, cracks, gaps, stains, and misshapen teeth. However, these treatments are not usually covered by dental insurance plans since they are not usually considered medically necessary. Here’s a brief guide to a few circumstances that may qualify your cosmetic treatment for some insurance coverage.

Thinking about getting veneers to make your smile shine? These beautiful enhancements can dramatically improve the appearance of your teeth, but it’s important that you understand the process. Many patients don’t know that some of their tooth enamel is removed as part of the procedure. But how much is removed, and why? Continue reading to explore the details of the veneer process and see why enamel removal is necessary for a flawless smile.