Island City Dental Blog

Whether you lost teeth due to decay, injury, or for some other reason, it’s important to have them replaced so you can continue to eat, smile, and speak properly. As a common replacement option, dentures are an excellent way to fill in your smile and regain some of your bite power. Caring for dentures the right way is key to avoiding oral health issues and making sure they continue to function as intended. Read on to learn about four helpful tips that will make it easier for you to take care of your restorations.

Implant dentures might feel strange at first, which is normal for any dental prosthetic being placed in your mouth. The good news is that compared to traditional dentures, which are infamous for taking a very long time to get used to, the adjustment period for implant dentures is much shorter. Before you get your new teeth, your dentist can go over the basics of adjusting to implant dentures and give you some tips that can help speed up the process.

Do you remember when you’d pack your suitcase as a kid to go stay with grandma and grandpa? It always seemed like you were forgetting something. Well, that’s because you did, so you’d often end up having to sleep in grandpa’s oversized pajamas!

These days, you must remember to pack your Invisalign when you are traveling to keep your smile progressing toward perfect. You know the routine of wearing and maintaining your aligners during a normal week at home, but what considerations do you need to be aware of when you are traveling with Invisalign?

Decades prior, traditional braces were the go-to solution for patients looking to address crooked or gapped teeth. Although effective, the metal brackets and wires left much to be desired. Fortunately, Invisalign debuted in the late 1990s, completely revolutionizing the field of orthodontics. Now, career-driven individuals don’t have to feel self-conscious on their journey to their new and improved smile. In fact, there are a few specific professions where Invisalign can be beneficial!

Over the past few decades, cosmetic dentistry has exponentially grown in popularity. What has been the driving force behind the increased interest in this form of dentistry? As you continue reading, a local cosmetic dentist explains why more and more people are taking steps to improve their smile!

After weeks of social distancing, businesses across the community are reopening their doors to the public, including your trusted dental team. At Island City Dental, we understand you might have some apprehensions about your safety when coming into our office for your routine cleaning and checkup. We understand your concerns. We’re committed to keeping our patients and our team safe. As a result, we’ve implemented new protocols to prevent spreading COVID-19. Here are 4 things you can expect when coming back to our office.

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There’s nothing worse than waking up in the middle of the night with a bad cough. It hurts, it’s uncomfortable, and it distracts you from living your life. One of the first things that most do in this situation is reach for a bottle of liquid cough medicine. With the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic, not to mention the persistence of the seasonal flu, more people may be taking this route. However, liquid cough medicine may have consequences on your oral health.

If you’re familiar with dentistry, you may know that there are many different specialties within the field, all of which focus on different areas of the mouth. The term “prosthodontics” is the area of dentistry focused on dental prostheses. The terms “prothesis” commonly refers to dentures, but that doesn’t mean prosthodontists exclusively provide dentures to patients. In fact, their expertise is a great asset for anyone who cares about maintaining good long-term oral health. To learn why, keep reading!

Every year, millions of Americans lose billions of dollars in dental insurance benefits without even knowing it. This is because most insurance plans run on a “use it or lose it” system, meaning if you have leftover benefits at the end of the year, they do NOT roll over into the next year. In order to save money and stay healthy, it’s important to maximize your dental insurance benefits before the end of the year. Keep reading to learn how.