Brookside Dental Care Blog

Aging is a remarkable privilege; it brings a beautiful level of maturity, wisdom, and experience. While you may embrace some of the changes that come with advancing age, certain differences in your appearance may not be so welcome. How might aging affect your smile, and how can your cosmetic dentist help you achieve a more youthful look? This blog post explains.

Getting dental implants can be an exciting journey. One aspect of this treatment that you might be particularly curious about is the post-op experience. What can you expect as you are recovering from dental implant surgery? This blog post provides answers to five common questions about that important subject.

Unless you have just enjoyed a flavorful meal, your breath and your dentures should have a neutral scent. But what if you have noticed an odor lately? This issue can sometimes occur among denture wearers, and fortunately, it is easy to fix in most cases! This blog post talks about what could be behind the smell and how you can freshen up your smile.

According to one estimate, more than 36 million Americans are completely edentulous (missing all their teeth). If you are one of them, you may have gotten dentures to rebuild a confident, functional smile. Indeed, dentures can be pretty great! But having them does not mean you now have permission to skip your regular dental checkups. In fact, these appointments remain as important as ever. Here are four reasons why that is so:

In modern times, we almost take it for granted that dental implants can be used to seamlessly replace missing teeth. But how did things come to this point? Indeed, knowing the backstory behind this treatment might just enhance your appreciation for it! In this blog post, we travel back in time to explore key milestones in the evolution of dental implants.

Experts recommend that everyone visits their dentist twice a year for a cleaning and checkup. Have you ever been tempted to skip one of these appointments? Granted, they can seem like a bother, especially if you take good care of your teeth at home and do not have any obvious symptoms of a problem. But skipping a dental cleaning has the potential to lead to serious consequences for both your mouth and body! What is the worst that could happen? This blog post explains.

Your mouth may be small, but it is a complex system of parts that work together to help you chew, speak, taste food, and more. Unfortunately, there are a lot of things that can go wrong with it. The good news is that many of the most common oral health problems are preventable. In this blog post, you will learn about five common issues and how you can reduce your risk of developing them.

Are you among the countless millions of people worldwide who like to start each day with a hot cup of coffee? Coffee not only tastes delightful, but research also suggests that it has some health benefits! But what if you have veneers? Should you worry about your morning cup of Joe staining your new smile? This blog post explains what you should know.

Do you have a gap between your front teeth? You may feel self-conscious about it, and it could even interfere with your bite. The good news is that treatments are available to fix the issue and renew your confidence. For example, you might be a good candidate for veneers. In this blog post, you will learn how veneers may be able to fix a gap and when you might consider alternative treatment options.

Everyone occasionally gets something stuck between their teeth. If the object remains there for an extended period, it can cause irritation to your oral tissues and potentially lead to other complications. How should you handle the situation when you have something stuck between your teeth? Should you call a local emergency dentist? This blog post offers practical guidance.