Shea Dental Blog

Many people live with unsightly defects in their teeth such as cracks, chips, gaps, stains, and misshapenness, and this can make it much harder for them to smile proudly at work and social events. Sadly, this can significantly diminish a person’s quality of life by reducing their self-esteem, making them reluctant to socialize and more likely to neglect their oral hygiene. Here’s a brief guide to how cosmetic dentistry may improve your life.

Every child is different, which can make predicting their reactions a bit difficult. You may have treasured your first lost tooth as a kid, but will your little one think of it the same way? What if they freak out instead or find the event upsetting?

There are a couple of ways you can help your child keep calm when they lose their first baby tooth, though it essentially comes down to good listening and positive parenting! For a detailed list of advice, simply keep reading.

Halloween is just a few short weeks away, which means its time to stock up on treats for the neighborhood boys and ghouls! But if you’re feeling a bit scared of contributing to their massive haul of all that sugar, consider giving out some candy-free treats this year! If you’d like some tooth-friendly alternatives, keep reading for some spooky inspiration!

As a grandparent, you love spending time with your grandkids. Sharing experiences and stories with them helps you stay connected, but if your dentures slide or slip when you talk to them, they may focus more on your prosthetic teeth than what you’re saying. In the short term, you can consider using a denture adhesive, which provides an added measure of security.

In this post, you’ll learn why dentures adhesive is sometimes needed, how to use it, and what other options you have for replacing your missing teeth.

With so many available ways to exercise and activities to be involved in, it can be difficult to narrow down your options. However, martial arts training stands out to you as particularly beneficial. You can not only get a great workout in every class, but you can also learn discipline and control, confidence, and self-defense.

Dentists recommend replacing lost teeth as soon as possible to prevent a wide range of oral health complications such as gum disease, dental injuries, and the remaining teeth drifting out of alignment. Thankfully, dental implants look and work just like real teeth, allowing patients to smile confidently while enjoying any food they like. Here’s what can make someone an excellent candidate for dental implants along with a few ways you may be able to become one later on.

Holistic dentistry is the practice of using biocompatible, minimally invasive techniques and treatments to tackle dental health problems and prevent them from occurring. That’s why you’ll see that some of the most modern holistic dental practices offer ozone therapy, a safe, natural way to disinfect and treat problems like cavities. Read on to learn more about this amazing dental technology and how it may be able to benefit you!

Dental fillings have been the go-to solution for addressing cavities for quite some time, having evolved from the metal amalgam fillings of the past to the natural-looking ones of the present. However, some patients with amalgam fillings find themselves wanting an upgrade but are unsure about how the removal process works. Continue reading below to learn a little more about amalgam fillings, why they should be removed, and how your dentist can safely and quickly carry out this process!