San Marcos Gentle Dental Blog

Dental implants can help you feel more confident in your smile (and your ability to eat all of your favorite foods!), so it’s no wonder that so many patients choose them as their tooth replacement. The treatment process can be quite lengthy, though, and you probably don’t want to go through all of that for a prosthetic that will only be good for a year or two. You want to know: how long can you expect these replacements to last?

Rest assured, among their many other benefits, dental implants are also incredibly durable. Keep reading to learn more!

Sedation dentistry has helped countless patients feel calm and comfortable during dental treatments, yet many people still hesitate due to misconceptions about what sedation actually involves.

Let’s bust some of the most common myths about dental sedation so you can feel confident and informed when considering it for your next dental visit.

Like many Americans, you’d like to straighten your teeth. Invisalign clear aligners offer a comfortable, low-profile way of doing so, but whether it be due to someone you know or things you’ve heard, you’re worried about how you might sound during treatment. Basically, you want to know whether Invisalign will affect your speech. Keep reading, and you’ll see why this likely won’t be much of a problem!

Many people may be surprised to learn that their municipalities add a small amount of a chemical called fluoride to their public drinking water, and there is a vast wealth of misinformation about this naturally occurring mineral floating about the Internet as well as people’s social circles. The truth is that fluoride is safe for human consumption at these low levels and it has prevented untold millions of dental emergencies. Here’s a brief guide to why it is safe and smart to drink plenty of fluoridated water.

Do you go to a lot of holiday parties where red wine is served? If so, you need to be especially careful; red wine is notorious for staining teeth. Fortunately, if you take the right precautions, you can enjoy the beverage while also keeping your smile looking bright. Below, your dentist has provided a brief overview of why red wine can leave stains on teeth along with some tips for avoiding such discoloration.