Dental Partners of Newburyport Blog

The holidays are supposed to be a time for joy, family, and festive fun—but they can also bring plenty of stress. Between shopping, party planning, and seemingly endless to-do lists, your oral health might be the last thing on your mind. Unfortunately, holiday stress doesn’t take a day off and its effects won’t stop where your smile begins! Read on to learn how stress impacts your oral health and what you can do to protect your smile this season!

Are you familiar with the symptoms of sleep apnea? Snoring and excessive tiredness during the day are two of the most common examples, but there can be other consequences as well. In particular, sleep apnea can often have an impact on your dreams – and in many cases, it can even lead to vivid nightmares. Here’s a closer look at the relationship between sleep apnea and dreaming.

Whether you’re leaving town for a road trip or an adventure overseas, you likely have lots of things on your to-do list – from booking hotels to packing your toiletries. One thing that should be on this list, but is often completely forgotten about, is scheduling a dental checkup. If that’s not already on your calendar, then keep reading to learn four reasons to visit your dentist before leaving for summer vacation!

Are you looking to restore several missing teeth or a whole mouthful of departed pearly whites? If so, you fortunately have plenty of options, including dental bridges and partial dentures. While both of these tooth replacement options are effective ways to enhance your smile, choosing between them can be challenging. To help you decide, keep reading as we explore the main differences between dental bridges and partial dentures.

The holiday season often means hitting the road or taking to the skies to spend quality time with loved ones. While travel can be exhausting and stressful, it’s important that you don’t neglect your dental care routine. While it may be tempting to let it slide because “it’s the holidays,” cavities and gum disease never sleep!

If you want to keep your oral health in top condition while traveling, continue reading. Follow these seven essential tips to ensure your smile stays bright and healthy during your holiday adventures.

If during your last checkup, your dentist informed you that you have a cavity, you might be feeling a little reluctant to have it filled; it’s just one more thing to worry about as the year begins to wind down! But cavities aren’t something that you should ever leave unaddressed, as the oral health risks they pose are far too great. Not to mention, if you have dental insurance, you should want to take advantage of those benefits before they reset. Keep reading below to learn more about dental fillings and why you shouldn’t hesitate to get one before the year’s end; your smile and wallet will thank you!

One of the most important reasons people choose  ClearCorrect over braces is that it is virtually invisible. The process uses a series of transparent aligners molded to the patient’s teeth. Each aligner, or tray, lasts for two weeks and then the patient moves to the next tray in the sequence. This accomplishes what was done with unsightly metal bands in traditional braces.

You might think that each tray lasting only two weeks means that they can be used and disposed of without any special cleaning, but that is not true. ClearCorrect trays can stain and accrue harmful bacteria without proper care. Read on to learn about how to keep your ClearCorrect trays hygienic and transparent.

As the years go by, it’s natural to see changes in your appearance. The wisdom you have gained through life may show through a few more wrinkles or a bit of gray hair. However, your age can also be revealed through your smile. Your pearly whites begin to change the more you live life. The good news is that cosmetic dentistry can help you turn back the hands of time on them! Read on to learn how aging changes your smile and how your dentist can help you have a youthful grin.

Missing teeth can lead to insecurities in your beam and discomfort while smiling. Dental implants offer a solution to your negative feelings about your pearly whites by restoring confidence and filling in the gaps. Implants function and look like natural teeth, allowing for ease in eating, speaking, and smiling. Continue reading to learn about five of the ways that dental implants can give you a confidence boost and a gorgeous grin you’ll love.

Cavities aren’t the only culprit of tooth loss. Gum disease can also cause missing teeth, but an incomplete smile isn’t the only concern. It is linked to increasing the risk of many serious health issues, like cardiovascular disease and Alzheimer’s disease. While you may not believe you’re at risk, 50% of adults have the preventable infection. Thankfully, your oral and general health doesn’t have to be casualties of the infection. Here’s how your dentist can cure gum disease.

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