Castlebury Dental Blog

Popcorn has been a popular snack for people of all ages since the 1800’s. However, it is not necessarily the snack preferred by most dentists. In fact, many dentists will go out of their way to avoid consuming popcorn due to the number of patients frequenting their dental office identifying popcorn as the culprit of their teeth pain.

Invisalign has become one of the most popular alternatives to braces on the market today. Not only are Invisalign aligners valued for their discreet appearance, but they're also known for their comfort, & the predictability of the outcome of a great smile. To learn more about Invisalign, read more!

Enhancing your smile can boost your confidence & even make it easier to care for your teeth. Invisalign is one of the most popular methods to straighten teeth but there are lots of factors to consider. If you are on the fence & are interested in Invisalign, here are 5 things you should know.

Invisalign is used by dentists & orthodontists to adjust crooked, crowned, twisted teeth & gaps. Instead of using traditional braces that are glued to the teeth, Invisalign is a set of clear teeth aligners. They are plastic & do not rub or create cuts inside of the mouth compared to metal braces.

Despite our best efforts, time & decay can still take their toll on our teeth. If that happens, your dentist will likely recommend a crown. A crown shouldn’t cause you discomfort & it certainly shouldn’t fall out. If this is happening to you, consider the following reasons your crown might fall out.

If you are unhappy with the way your teeth look, Invisalign could be a solution for you. With the rise in popularity of Invisalign, you may be wondering if it might be the perfect solution for your smile. You are likely a suitable candidate for Invisalign if you fit the following criteria:

Providing dental care for people with special needs can sometimes be a challenge. Depending on the patient's cognitive abilities, past traumas, phobias, motor control, and level of physical discomfort, a visit to the dentist can sometimes be an extremely frightening experience.

Pediatric sedation for dental care is becoming a common practice among dental practices today. We all want our children to have good oral health, but it is no secret that performing dental care on young children can be a challenge.

Dental fear cripples a person's mind to the point where visiting a dentist poses an almost impossible challenge. The type of anxiety arising from dental fear is as real as the type of anxious feelings a person feels before boarding an airplane.

Waterlase Dentistry takes the drilling out of the dental drill for good. Gone are the heat, pressure, and vibration still related to most dental procedures. For patients that have off the scale anxiety or Dentophobia, this is a significant breakthrough.