Painted Skies Dental Center Blog

If your top teeth are crooked but your bottom teeth are relatively straight, you may be wondering if it’s possible to get Invisalign treatment for just your upper teeth. The answer is yes, but there are important considerations to keep in mind. Treating only one arch can work for some patients, but careful planning and close monitoring with your dentist or orthodontist are essential to achieve a safe, effective, and lasting result.

Dentures are a tried-and-true solution for tooth loss, as they simultaneously restore both the appearance and functionality of your smile. Plus, the customizable materials they’re made from are designed to look and feel as lifelike as possible, but they don’t develop decay like natural teeth.

However, bacteria in your mouth and leftover food particles can form plaque on the surfaces of your prosthetics, which can result in a foul odor or bad breath. Continue reading to learn 3 helpful tips for keeping your new teeth clean to avoid developing an unpleasant odor!

If you’ve been living without teeth for years, you may wonder whether it’s still possible to get dentures. The short answer is yes—you can get dentures even if it’s been a long time since you lost your teeth. However, your journey to a new smile might look a little different compared to someone who has just recently lost their teeth. Here’s what you need to know.

Summer’s here—and whether you’re heading to the lake, lounging by the pool, or jet-setting to your favorite beach, one thing will follow you everywhere: your smile. If you’re feeling less than confident about yours, now is the perfect time to visit your cosmetic dentist.

With a range of personalized treatments, you can achieve a dazzling, beach-ready smile that’s as bright as the sunshine.

Direct tooth bonding offers patients a way to address minor smile imperfections without experiencing invasive or expensive treatment. It can be applied in a single appointment, making it a convenient option for anyone who needs fast results for a big event. Although it can successfully conceal various flaws just as effectively as veneers (i.e., chips, cracks, minor gaps, stains, etc.), you may wonder what kind of lifespan it has. The only way to find out is to read and discover how long this composite resin will remain before needing to be replaced.

One of the first things others notice about you is the quality of your smile, and if yours appears more brown or yellow than pearly white, you might not make a good impression. Unfortunately, many people are so afraid of being judged for their dental discoloration that they try to remain tight-lipped rather than smile or engage socially with others.

You might feel tempted to try over-the-counter products to lighten your enamel, but you could harm your grin by applying store-bought bleach without a professional examination. Continue reading to learn why it’s better to call your dentist first!

Are you dealing with dull, consistent discomfort that’s making it difficult to sleep soundly? Maybe you’re struggling with a sharp, stabbing pain that’s making eating extremely difficult. Fortunately, there are a few home remedies for severe toothaches that will help alleviate your discomfort until you visit your emergency dentist. To learn what they are, read on!

Let’s say you’ve just broken a tooth, and you don’t know what to do. Such a situation would definitely be considered stressful! Fortunately, you can mitigate potential anxiety in moments like these by being prepared. That’s what this post will help you do – prepare in case of a dental emergency. Keep reading to learn all about the four S’s and be ready to take action in the event of a broken tooth.

It is recommended that you see your dentist every six months for routine cleanings and checkups. That being said, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), only about 60-65% of adults have seen a dentist in the past year. There are a variety of reasons for this, including lack of dental insurance and fear of pain. If it has been a while since your last cleaning and checkup, you may be wondering if your upcoming visit will be painful? Fortunately, this shouldn’t be the case. Continue reading to learn what you can expect.

If you have a dental bridge, you know it’s supposed to be permanent. The device should stay secure and stable thanks to abutment teeth and dental crowns (or implants). That said, you should still learn what to do if it falls out; such details could save your oral health. The good news is your Las Cruces dentist will share the relevant knowledge. So, here’s a primer on what to do if your dental bridge ever falls from your mouth.