David M. Fisher, Jr. DDS Blog

It’s only natural to wonder how long your dental veneers might last. After all, you probably aren’t looking for a short-term solution if you’re considering enhancing your smile with veneers. Rest assured, veneers can go several years without needing repairs or replacements – as long as you take good care of them! Here’s what you need to know.

You have likely felt more confident since you got your veneers. They have helped you get the pearly whites you love, but they aren’t meant to last forever. You’ll eventually need to replace them, but they may fall off beforehand. It’s a rare chance, but it often happens when they are nearing the end of their lifespan or for another reason. Regardless, you may be a bit worried about this scenario, so here’s what you should do.

It’s natural to want to hide imperfections in your smile, but if you’re overly afraid of being judged for dental flaws, you might develop anxiety or depression. You might even avoid spending time with others, which can detract from your daily quality of life.

Thankfully, your dentist can address one or several aesthetic concerns with veneers to upgrade your grin. However, many patients want to know whether this cosmetic enhancement requires dietary restrictions. Continue reading to learn more about how this popular service can potentially impact your food choices!

As you start the process of getting veneers, you might be looking forward to the final results. You’ll get a smile that you dreamed of, that not only looks great but feels just like natural. Before you get these final porcelain shells placed, you get a short-lived set bonded on. You might be wondering why you have to wear temporary veneers for the time being, so continue reading to learn more about them and why they are important.

If you are looking at enhancing your grin with veneers, you may be sold on how they transform your teeth. They are effective at covering chips, cracks, stubborn stains, and even closing minor gaps! It’s just one service that helps you get the smile you dream of, but many people wonder if their teeth will feel sensitive afterward. If you find yourself asking this question, keep reading to learn more about what you can expect.

Losing a permanent tooth can do more than just leave an empty space in your smile. It can also cause a variety of oral health problems including jawbone deterioration. This could eventually lead to more tooth loss and make it harder for restorative procedures like dental implants to work. Thankfully, a sinus lift may help. This treatment can strengthen deteriorated bones, making them strong enough to support dental implants. Here’s what you need to know about sinus lifts, and why your dentist may have recommended one.

You might’ve heard that dental implants can enable you to eat all of your favorite foods, chew more effectively, prevent jawbone loss – and more! But did you know they’re also cavity-proof? That’s right; dental implants technically can’t suffer from tooth decay and are therefore safe from cavities. There are still plenty of good reasons to brush and floss, though. Keep reading for more details.

Dental implants are known as one of the most reliable ways to replace any number of missing teeth, even boasting a 95% success rate. But there is a rare chance that your tooth replacement can feel loose. Before you panic, it could be nothing serious, but it’s still important to take the steps to protect your dental implant. Here is what you need to know.

As you age, it gets harder to do some of the things you used to do – like staying up until 2:00 am or casually springing into a cartwheel. So it’s nice to know that there’s at least one dental treatment without an age limit: dental implants! That’s right – if you want to restore your smile with the most advanced tooth replacement option to date, your maturity doesn’t have to stop you. Keep reading to learn what makes them a great choice for older adults.

You might remember your dentist saying something about eventually needing to replace your dental crown when you first received it. This makes sense – after all, nothing lasts forever. But you also know that these restorations can last anywhere between 10 and 15 years, sometimes longer. So how will you know it’s time to make an appointment with your dentist?

Sometimes it helps to simply ask the right questions! Here are three things you can ask yourself to determine whether your crown needs to be replaced.