Ridgefield Perfect Smile Center Blog

When most people think of Invisalign, they picture clear aligners that straighten crooked teeth discreetly. While that’s certainly one of its biggest benefits, Invisalign can do much more than just improve the appearance of your smile. In fact, it can also address various bite problems—issues with how your upper and lower teeth fit together when you close your mouth. These bite issues aren’t just cosmetic; they can affect your ability to chew, speak, and maintain good oral health. So, can Invisalign really fix bite problems? The answer is yes, depending on the type and severity of your bite.

When it comes to asking your child to do something, it can be easy for them to see it as a chore. It may be a fighting task to get them to pick up their toys or help you set the table, but one thing that shouldn’t be a challenge is caring for their oral health. Their growing smiles deserve the best, so finding ways to make brushing fun can help them stick to a routine. Here are four ways you can try out to see if they help your little one with their dental hygiene.

Excellent oral hygiene is the best way to ensure your dental implants last for as long as possible, but the materials your devices are made of will also play an important role in determining their lifespan. Since every implant is completely customized to fit the patient, one person’s prosthetic devices may be made from different materials than those of another. Here’s a brief guide to what you should know about how the way your implants were constructed can help determine their life expectancy.

After enrolling in your company’s benefits program, it’s a great idea to schedule your next dental checkup. However, it can be quite frustrating to discover that the medical insurance you purchased does not cover oral health care, and you might wonder why medical and dental insurance are separate. Here’s a brief guide to the differences between medical and dental coverage as well as a few reasons why you should attend regular dental checkups.

April happens to be Oral Cancer Awareness Month, so you should probably get an oral cancer screening soon. This service would honor the current occasion and keep you and your smile safe. With that said, you may not know what the screening would specifically do for you. There’s no need to panic; your Ridgefield dentist will gladly address the point. To that end, here’s a primer on oral cancer screenings and why they’re worth getting.