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Alleviating Anxiety: When Will Your Dentures Be Ready?

July 28, 2023

Filed under: Uncategorized — laithfamily @ 5:49 pm
A older woman smiling with her dentures

Getting dentures can be a life-changing experience, especially if you’ve lived most of it with bad teeth. There are also numerous benefits to wearing them beyond smile aesthetics like restored speech and preventing facial collapse. If there are so many benefits, why are many people anxious when it comes to getting them?

For some, it can be the stigma of feeling “old” for wearing them, but more commonly it’s the fear of going without teeth while your gums heal from tooth extraction.

If you’re one of those people, continue reading to see what your options are to reduce your anxiety and get back to living life.

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The Difference Between Crowns and Fillings

July 14, 2023

Filed under: Uncategorized — laithfamily @ 9:48 pm
person thinking about the difference between crowns and fillings

Smile restoration may become imperative for a range of reasons, including cavities, injuries, or severe tooth infections. In such scenarios, dental crowns and fillings often serve as go-to solutions. While they share similar objectives on occasion, there exist substantial differences between these two dental treatments. It’s vital to gain a clear understanding of these procedures to make informed choices regarding your oral well-being. Keep reading as we delve into the distinctions between crowns and fillings and their respective roles in enhancing and restoring your smile.

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