Brookside Dental Care Blog

Have you been thinking about getting veneers? This cosmetic treatment may be able to give you your dream smile. Still, you might hesitate to commit. After all, the procedure can cost quite a bit of money, and perhaps you aren’t 100% sure that you’ll like the results. Your dentist will be happy to help you address any questions or concerns you have about the treatment. In the meantime, considering some of the top benefits of porcelain veneers might help you feel more confident about getting them.

If you are getting ready to start with SureSmile treatment, you have much to look forward to! As your teeth gradually shift into their proper positions, you may enjoy more and more confidence in addition to oral health benefits. But what can you do to prepare for the road ahead? Here are some practical tips on how to prepare for SureSmile in Prestonsburg.

Dental fillings are designed to be durable enough to last for several years. However, they do have a limited life expectancy, so at some point, you may notice that one of yours has fallen out. How should you handle a lost dental filling? This blog post provides some practical guidance that will help you prevent further damage to your tooth.

A survey found that in 2022, the most popular New Year’s resolution is to lose weight. Other popular goals include traveling more, taking better care of mental health, and looking for a new job. What about you? What do you want to accomplish this year? Here’s a suggestion: Make a fresh commitment to taking care of your smile. Having great oral health will have a positive impact on other aspects of your life. Here are a few things you can do to benefit your smile in 2022:

You may have seen advertisements for SureSmile and other clear aligner treatments. Often, those ads feature young adults. If you have a few more years of life experience, you might even wonder, “Am I too old for SureSmile?” Fortunately, the answer to that question is a resounding no! Let’s talk about why there is no upper age limit for orthodontic treatment and why older adults are often excellent candidates for SureSmile.

When you brush your teeth, you only clean about 60% of their surfaces. It is vital that you also clean the sides of your teeth that face each other, which your brush may not be able to reach. Traditionally, dental floss has always been the go-to product for this portion of the oral hygiene routine. Today, though, many people use a Waterpik (also called an oral irrigator or water flosser) instead. Is one option better than the other? Both have their pros and cons. Let’s talk about how you can decide which one is right for you.

Are you planning to hit the gym hard after your family’s seasonal celebrations? Or maybe you love to exercise to support your mental health during the dreary winter months. Whatever the case, hopefully your fitness journey goes well! While you are working on your body goals, though, have you thought about how your workout routine might be affecting your teeth? Let’s talk about how fitness and oral health are related and how you can protect your smile.

Cold and flu season is upon us! Everyone should be taking precautions to protect themselves from illness, and this is especially true of SureSmile patients. Caring well for your clear aligners and your mouth can protect both your oral health and your overall wellness. Here are a few practical tips that can help:

Most people are familiar with some of the key factors that affect metabolism, including age, body composition, and sex. But did you know that your oral health can also affect your body’s metabolic processes? This blog post discusses some of the science behind how they are connected and what you can do to support both your metabolism and your smile.

Sunlight comes with several well-documented health benefits. For example, it can increase levels of the feel-good hormone serotonin. UV therapy has even been used to treat several skin conditions. But can the summer sun also benefit your smile? Yes. Let’s talk about how spending more time outside may promote healthy gums.