Northeast Arkansas Dentistry Blog

4 Important Tips for Invisalign-Wearers During the Holidays

November 17, 2024

Filed under: Uncategorized — nearkdent @ 3:12 pm
Multiple clear aligners against a red holiday background

This year, you’ve started wearing Invisalign in order to achieve the straighter smile that you’ve always dreamed of. However, the holidays are fast approaching, and you’re nervous about your ability to stick to your Invisalign treatment when you have a much more crowded schedule and a million other things to worry about. Luckily, it’s completely possible to get through the holidays and keep your Invisalign treatment on track with the following 4 tips.

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How Many Dental Implants Are Needed to Rebuild Your Smile?

October 12, 2024

Filed under: Uncategorized — nearkdent @ 1:55 pm
Render of three dental implant posts

Getting dental implants doesn’t mean the exact same thing for every patient. The number of implant posts that need to be inserted into the jaw can vary depending on how many teeth have been lost. Are you considering getting dental implants to reclaim a complete smile? If so, it’s important to have an accurate idea of how many dental implants you will need; here’s an overview of what you can generally expect in different tooth loss situations.

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More than Seniors: 3 Types of People who can Benefit from Dentures

June 1, 2024

Filed under: Uncategorized — nearkdent @ 6:35 am
Dentures on a table

Dentures are one of the most effective and efficient ways of replacing a lot of teeth at once, which is part of why they’re also one of the most popular. However, people often assume that they’re really only necessary for elderly people.

While seniors have a higher rate of tooth loss than the general population, they’re far from the only ones who could deal with this issue. Here are a few groups of people that could also benefit from what dentures have to offer.

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The Amazing Impact of 3D Printing in Dentistry

May 13, 2024

Filed under: Uncategorized — nearkdent @ 3:47 pm
Man in white lab coat working with 3D printer

Most dentists work closely with one or more dental laboratories. There is nothing wrong with doing so. In fact, many labs have sterling reputations and produce beautiful restorations, surgical guides, and more. However, more and more dentists are choosing to reduce the importance of outside laboratories in their practice by investing in 3D printing technology, which allows them to create important items in-house. How could 3D printing revolutionize your dental care experience? This blog post explains a few ways.

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Young at Heart: How Cosmetic Dentistry Can Reverse the Clock

April 9, 2024

Filed under: Uncategorized — nearkdent @ 4:17 pm
Nose down view of woman in a white vest smiling with her hands on her cheeks

Did you know that the quality of your smile can tell others a lot about your age? We tend to associate certain aesthetic dental flaws with growing older because decades of everyday use can leave your teeth looking worse for wear. Fortunately, your dentist can reverse the clock and restore a more youthful appearance with various cosmetic services. If you’re interested in removing years from your grin, keep reading to learn about 3 treatments that can help!

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