A New Smile Blog

Lots of people love having their morning coffee. There’s something about enjoying a warm, caffeinated beverage that just helps you feel ready to take on the day – especially as temperatures continue to cool! But if you’re in the middle of an Invisalign treatment, will a cup of joe ruin your trays and interrupt your progress?

Not necessarily! Keep reading to find out how you can have your coffee and drink it, too.

For many years, some people felt resigned to the fact that their smiles were less than ideal. Whether you had discolored teeth, chipped or uneven teeth, or excessive gaps between them, you may have thought there was simply nothing you could do about it. But thanks to cosmetic dentistry, all of that has changed. In fact, cosmetic dentistry offers a long list of benefits making it more accessible and practical than it used to be. Here are five important reasons that cosmetic dentistry is becoming more popular than ever!

Like most, you probably don’t associate summer with orthodontic work. That’s only natural – the season is best known for vacations, fun in the sun, and so on! Still, the truth is that there are many good reasons to start Invisalign in the summer. Getting the treatment now – while there’s still time – would have various unique perks. As for the proof, let your Pacoima dentist share some justifications for a summer Invisalign journey.

The idea of wearing clear aligners may seem exciting, especially if you are primarily looking to avoid traditional metal brackets and wires. You recognize the many benefits of these less visible braces (i.e., flexible, easy to maintain, fewer food restrictions, etc.), but how long should you expect Invisalign to take? Keep reading to discover how each patient’s treatment is different, causing the timeframe for completion to also be unlike anyone else.

Summer is a great opportunity to spend time with your family and enjoy some time in the sun. However, you do need to be careful when it comes to your smile. Some of the activities that are particularly popular during the warmer months could potentially lead to dental emergencies if the right precautions aren’t taken. Below are 3 common summer activities and how they can be less than ideal for your oral health.

These days, more people than ever before are turning toward cosmetic dentistry to enhance their smiles and in turn, their lives—and one of the most sought-after treatments is teeth whitening. Capable of brightening pearly whites by up to several shades, this treatment option is convenient, accessible, and known for producing dazzling results. But many patients wonder if having cavities can impact their candidacy for teeth whitening—does it truly matter, or do cavities need to be treated prior to whitening? Here’s what your dentist wants you to know!

Dentures are restorations that can be used to replace several or all of a person’s missing teeth. As popular as they are, dentures are notorious for slipping when you speak, eat, or laugh. For this reason you may be considering a more stable solution, such as dental implants. Continue reading to learn everything you need to do when making the transition from dentures to dental implants and how they’ll benefit your beam.

There are a lot of reasons to love the winter season; snow days, hot cocoa, cozy nights by the fireplace, the list goes on. But as temperatures start to drop, the weather can start to have negative effects on your oral health. There are quite a few common winter mouth issues that it’s worth taking measures against. Being able to prevent these problems is important to enjoying the winter weather to the fullest. In that spirit, here are three of the most common winter mouth issues, along with how you can deal with them.

After getting dentures, you might feel like your food is a little less flavorful than you remember. This might be partially because your sense of taste weakens as you get older, but in some cases, it could also be a side effect of your new teeth. Here’s what you need to know about the link between dentures and taste – as well as the steps you can take to ensure your meals are still enjoyable.

Invisalign treatment has been around since 1997. It’s a popular alternative to traditional braces since these clear aligners are removable and virtually invisible. This makes it easier to clean your teeth and allows you to undergo treatment discreetly. If you only have one arch of your smile that you want to correct, you may be wondering if it’s okay to get Invisalign on just your top teeth. Continue reading to learn if it’s possible to straighten only one arch of your smile.