Pacific View Dental Group Blog

Professional teeth whitening can dramatically enhance your smile, but keeping those results vibrant requires proper care. Your diet plays a crucial role in maintaining the brightness of your teeth, as certain foods can prevent staining and even help clean your teeth naturally. Here are five foods (and one drink) to incorporate into your routine to extend the longevity of your teeth whitening results.

Dentures are the tried-and-true method for rebuilding mouths after tooth loss because they can simultaneously restore your grin’s appearance and functionality. Your new teeth allow you to grind your food more thoroughly and enunciate a wide variety of sounds and words so you can be more clearly understood. Plus, you’ll look and feel like the best version of yourself.

However, it can take about a month to adjust to wearing dentures. Once you do, you might feel so comfortable in them that you’re tempted to fall asleep with them in your mouth. Unfortunately, doing so can be harmful to your dental health. Continue reading to learn 3 reasons to soak them at night instead!

Whether you have a full or partial set of dentures, you probably want them to sparkle and shine! They are, after all, part of your dazzling smile. Aesthetics can contribute to your confidence just as much as your oral function, so it’s definitely worth investing in your denture’s appearance.

But sometimes maintaining their squeaky-clean look is easier said than done. Here are some tips that can help you lift stains and preserve your denture’s pearlescent glow.

Dentures are the tried-and-true method for restoring your smile’s appearance and functionality after tooth loss. They’re versatile, so they can be adapted to your unique situation. Plus, they’re customizable, so you can look and feel like your best self.

However, caring for your dentures correctly is essential to avoiding serious oral and general health concerns. For instance, did you know that if they don’t fit, it can increase your risk of developing oral cancer, especially if you smoke or chew tobacco products? Continue reading to learn more about it!

Between the dietary restrictions, the monthly appointments, and the need for special supplies, like dental wax, traditional braces can feel a bit like a ball and chain sometimes. That’s why it’s important to explore all of your orthodontic treatment options, including clear aligners! To learn five freedoms you’ll enjoy with Invisalign, keep reading.

Etiquette can vary wildly from culture to culture. In some places, it is customary to remove your shoes before entering a home, while in others holding hands with friends is a normal practice. Though it’s not exactly its own culture, your dentist’s office has its own norms and proper etiquette you may not be aware of. If you’re looking for a way to make your next dental appointment easier and want to know how you can put your best foot forward during your visit, here are a few suggestions!

Summertime is the perfect time to slow down and relax a little, especially before the hustle and bustle of the fall and winter seasons begin.  With its longer days, warmer temperatures, and clearer schedule, ‘tis the season to act on those important things you’ve been putting off until the “right” time.  

If you’ve been considering dental implants but haven’t been sure when you should get the process started, there’s no time like the present. Summer offers many benefits that other seasons don’t, including more available appointments at your dentist’s office.  Here are a few more reasons why you should get dental implants this summer!

Everyone loves a nice summer getaway, but nothing spoils a good time like the sudden onset of a throbbing toothache. While millions of people in America go on vacation every year, relatively few of them take the time to see a dentist beforehand so they can make sure there isn’t any oral health trouble brewing. Here’s why you should see your dentist before leaving for vacation along with a few tips for keeping your mouth in great shape while traveling.

During your initial dental implant consultation, you will be given an estimate of what the overall cost of the procedure will look like. However, it is important to realize that said cost can vary from patient to patient; every dental implant treatment is different, and there are all kinds of factors that could affect the final price. Trying to figure out whether you will be able to fit dental implants into your budget? Here’s a look at 4 of the variables that you’ll need to take into account.

With millions and millions of Invisalign patients around the world, there’s a good chance that a colleague, friend, neighbor, or family member of yours has straightened their teeth with clear aligners. As a result, you might already know a bit about this discreet orthodontic treatment, including what the trays look like. But how long does it usually take? What happens if you lose an aligner? Does the teeth-straightening process hurt? You can find the answers to these questions and more right here!