Castlebury Dental Blog

Choosing to improve your smile with Invisalign is a rewarding process, but whether you are in the middle of treatment or are still weighing your options, you may have questions about what happens next. It is normal to be worried about aftercare.

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.

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.

For years, mouthguards were used in contact sports like football, boxing and hockey, but seldom in other sports. That has begun to change in recent years, a change welcomed by the American Dental Association.

During the holidays, we are repeatedly tempted with sticky caramels, chewy cookies, seasonal hard candies and more. Would you know what to do if when biting into your favorite treat, your filling comes out?

The following issues may indicate you should consider wisdom teeth removal: Damage to Other Teeth, Jaw Damage, Sinus Problems, Inflamed Gums, Cavities, and Alignment. Here's how to quickly heal after having your wisdom teeth removed.

During pregnancy, it is important to get regular dental check-ups and make an appointment with a dentist if any issues arise. The following are a few important issues to watch for.

Invisalign patients come in a wide range of ages and no one age is considered best. If you are thinking about fixing your smile, Invisalign might be right for you, no matter how old you are. There have been happy, satisfied Invisalign patients in their eighties!

There are great reasons for fixing your smile with Invisalign aligners. This type of orthodontia is appropriate for teenagers and adults who are responsible enough to care for the clear plastic aligners. Here are the overall benefits from wearing Invisalign aligners.

The last few months of the year are filled with wonderful family events that tend to take a toll on your teeth. Here are a few precautions you can take to prevent damage to your teeth and gums.