What Happens if Your Dentures Don’t Fit Right?

February 28, 2021

Filed under: Uncategorized — Paul Gruensfelder @ 7:06 pm

Patients who have full denture will require time to get adjusted to their new dental prosthetic. It can take some getting used to for when patients have had a full cosmetic denture created and placed. However, we see patients come into our practice months after using their denture, concerned that it doesn’t fit right. Drs. Zach Korwin and Gary Toubman of Cedar Mountain Dental in Newington, CT can provide solutions for patients who are unhappy with the fit and function of their full dentures.

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How Can I Maintain a Whiter Smile at Home?

February 24, 2021

Filed under: Uncategorized — Paul Gruensfelder @ 6:52 pm
Man with glasses smiling

Newington, CT area patients who are faced with dull or discolored teeth may be worried that there is no solution to bring back the beauty and brilliance their smile once had. The team of Cedar Mountain Dental is pleased to provide patients with options that are available to improve the smile’s appearance. When dullness and staining occur, patients are urged to speak with their dental team to discuss their options for brightening the smile.

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How Does Invisalign Compare to Braces?

February 15, 2021

Filed under: Uncategorized — Paul Gruensfelder @ 6:48 pm
Woman holding Invisalign and braces

When patients are faced with misalignment of the teeth, they often cringe at the idea of bringing up their concerns with a dentist for fear of being told they require braces. Braces, or orthodontia, is a method of repositioning the teeth in the smile to create a more aligned dental arch. This may be done not only for cosmetic reasons, but to address poor bite alignment and issues such as overcrowding, overbites, underbites, and crossbites. Cedar Mountain Dental encourages patients to speak to the dentist about orthodontic options as many of our patients can enjoy a more discreet alternative known as Invisalign.

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How Long Does It Take to Recover From Tooth Extraction?

February 6, 2021

Filed under: Uncategorized — Paul Gruensfelder @ 6:43 pm
Man smiling in dental chair

If a tooth is badly damaged from decay or trauma, and cannot be repaired, it may be important for patients to have the tooth extracted. While removing a permanent adult tooth is not the most desirable treatment, it is often necessary in certain situations. Patients who visit Cedar Mountain Dental and are afraid of the process of removal are encouraged to speak to our dentists about the extraction and what to expect.

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