Vanderbrook Family Dentistry Blog

If you enjoy a glass of red wine during holiday get-togethers, you’re not alone. However, even a few glasses of wine during the season can come back to haunt your smile. Your pearly whites can lose their luster from the dark pigments of wine and other beverages. No amount of brushing can reverse tooth discoloration. You don’t have to miss out on the celebrations. Here’s how to combat red wine stains and what you can do to keep your smile its brightest. 

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A cold wind rattles the bone-like tree limbs as ghosts and goblins begin to make their pilgrimage door to door. Their goal? Spooky treats of candy and sweets! Little do they know that the scariest thing awaiting them this Halloween isn’t the monster under their bed or the skeletons in the closet… it’s the cavities lurking in their teeth!

If you want to enjoy the holiday season and keep your child’s teeth cavity-free, continue reading. Here are some tips for oral care that won’t wake the dead.

In most cases, tooth loss doesn’t happen suddenly. It is usually the result of extensive tooth decay, advanced gum disease, a failed root canal, or a severe fracture. Fortunately, dental implants have become the golden standard of tooth replacement because they look and function exactly like real teeth. While it is generally thought that it is best to place dental implants as soon as possible after tooth loss, you still might be able to receive them if you have gone years with traditional restorations. Here’s what you should know about dental implants if you’ve gone a while with missing teeth.

Whether it’s an unbearable headache, a throbbing toothache, or some other type of issue that’s causing facial pain, sometimes it’s even tough to think clearly when you’re dealing with such intense discomfort. But how do you know when it’s a dental emergency that’s causing your distress? Here’s more about some dental problems that are known to cause facial pain, along with why it’s always going to be in your best interest to see your emergency dentist for assistance.

Filled with candy-filled activities, “spooky season” is basically “sugar season” for children and adults alike. But did you know that the average kid consumes three cups of sugar on Halloween? So, it’s not hard to see why there is a spike in tooth decay around this time of year. The good news is that you can use the following tips to help prevent cavities during Halloween.

From purchasing school supplies and setting up carpools to organizing your child’s things, back-to-school season comes with a seemingly endless list of to-dos. So, it’s not too surprising that many parents forget one of the most important ones: revisiting how to prevent dental emergencies! After all, oral hygiene regimens often get more lax during the summer with family vacations, sleepovers with friends, and the like. Don’t worry – you can learn five must-know tips right here.

Invisalign is famous for their effective, removable, and discreet trays. What else is there to know? Actually, quite a bit! To ensure your teeth-straightening treatment is as smooth and seamless as possible, it’s a good idea to start planning before your first set of aligners arrive. To learn a few must-know tips on how to prepare for Invisalign, read on!

When you first saw your dental crown within your smile, it was hard to believe how well it blended in with your natural teeth. How did your dentist in Dallas do it? With the advanced techniques utilized for modern dental crowns, you receive a personalized restoration that mimics the shade of your natural tooth. It’s not by chance – it’s science. Keep reading for an easy-to-digest look at the process.

While wearing artificial teeth, you may be under the assumption that your prosthetics will never stain or become discolored. The reality is that although they are not porous like traditional tooth enamel, they can still become dull over time if you’re not careful. If you want to avoid the potential of walking around with a lackluster grin, here are four ways you can whiten dentures and maintain the beautiful, brighter smile you deserve.

With more than 90% of Americans having at least one cavity by their 21^st birthday, it’s safe to say that tooth decay is prevalent. If caught in the early stages, a simple filling may be all your tooth needs to be restored. In more advanced cases, dental crowns are the ideal solution. Although they are extremely lifelike in look and feel, many patients put off treatment due to the price. However, neglecting to get a dental crown can be more costly in the long run. Here’s why!