Brown Reynolds Snow LeNoir Dentistry Blog

If you have already been cleared for a dental crown, you may be excited about the many benefits it offers. Your troubled tooth will finally receive the restoration it needs, allowing you to eat, chew, and smile with confidence. However, if you don’t know what to expect during the treatment, you might feel nervous about the upcoming visit. Continue reading to learn how your dentist prepares your tooth to receive a crown.

Sports are a fantastic way to stay active and build confidence, but athletes face a higher risk of dental emergencies than most people realize. Knowing what the most common dental emergencies are and how to prevent them can help athletes protect their smiles while staying in the game.

Your toothbrush plays a crucial role in maintaining a healthy, beautiful smile—but only if it’s in good condition. Many people forget to replace their toothbrushes on time, leading to bacteria buildup and ineffective cleaning.

Do you remember the last time you changed yours?

Dentures are a valuable solution for replacing missing teeth and restoring your smile. When they fit properly, they allow you to eat, speak, and smile with confidence. However, when dentures don’t fit the way they should, they can cause more harm than good. Ill-fitting dentures can lead to discomfort, health problems, and even affect your quality of life. Here are five common complications caused by poorly fitting dentures and why it’s important to address them sooner rather than later.

Starting your journey with clear aligners like Invisalign is exciting. You’re on your way to a straighter, more confident smile. But let’s be honest: the first few days with a new set of aligners can come with some discomfort. While this is completely normal and usually short-lived, it can be frustrating. Fortunately, there are several simple and effective ways to ease the discomfort and help you adjust more quickly. Here are 7 practical tips to reduce soreness and stay on track with your treatment.

It’s morning, and it’s time to start the day. While you stretch and yawn after a good night’s sleep, you’re met by your spouse, who cringes and quickly covers their nose. This reaction may seem all too familiar if you suffer from morning breath. No one wants to be met with a foul odor first thing in the morning, but how can you avoid it, and what can you do to address it? Read on to find out why good oral hygiene is key.

Dental implants have revolutionized the way we restore missing teeth, and they’ve come a long way since their early beginnings. What was once a rudimentary solution has now become a highly advanced, predictable, and patient-friendly procedure. Today’s dental implants are more comfortable, durable, and natural-looking than ever before. But how exactly have they evolved, and how do these changes benefit you as a patient? Let’s explore the journey and the advantages modern dental implants offer.

When you look at your smile in the mirror, is there just a few teeth you’d like to straighten on your top or bottom arch? If so, it may seem like a waste to invest in a comprehensive orthodontic treatment. While some situations may warrant straightening one arch of teeth with Invisalign, you may be surprised to hear that it’s rare that dentists recommend this. Read on to learn more about single-arch orthodontic treatment and whether it’s right for you.

For most of history, dentists have focused almost exclusively on preventing and treating oral health problems, and today’s dental patient can receive a host of restorative treatments that can protect or restore their smile in ways that could not be imagined in previous decades. However, many general dentists now offer a host of aesthetic services that can improve the appearance of your smile. Here are several common cosmetic procedures and how they can help you achieve stunningly beautiful teeth.

Gaps in your grin can detract from your daily quality of life because basic tasks like eating, speaking, and smiling suddenly become much more challenging. Thankfully, your dentist can replace one or several consecutively missing teeth with a dental bridge.

These prosthetics contain the correct number of artificial teeth sandwiched between two dental crowns that anchor to healthy teeth or implants on both sides of the space in your smile. They’re made from durable porcelain, but that doesn’t mean they’re invincible. Continue reading to learn 3 potential reasons your bridge might fail!