Legacy Dentistry Blog

Modern dental crowns should not only restore a patient’s tooth structure and chewing ability, but also the appearance of their smile. While today’s dental crowns are remarkably lifelike, older appliances often gradually lose their visual appeal due to wear and tear. Here’s why your dental crown may be showing a dark line around its base and how your dentist may be able to address the issue.

Dental bridges are the perfect replacement option for patients missing multiple teeth in a row. Essentially, your dentist will place a crown on the pearly whites at both ends of your smile gap, using them as “anchors” for the replacement teeth that will fill the empty space.

Overall, it’s a durable and reliable restoration – but it can fail or break if you’re not careful. Keep reading to learn what can cause this and how you can take good care of your bridge.

When your smile’s color seems off, it’s easy to blame the matter on poor hygiene. What else would make your grin look less than pearly white? However, the truth is that there are several types of tooth stains; each one has its own causes and potential fixes. You’ll need to know those types in detail to make your teeth look bright again. With that said, keep reading to learn about the kinds of tooth stains and how to remove them.

To start the new year, you may want to make your teeth look whiter. Meeting that goal would be great – it’d let you welcome 2025 with truly bright pearly whites! Still, don’t just try a DIY approach; the better option is to have your teeth professionally whitened. Your Midlothian cosmetic dentist can even tell you why that’s the case. To that end, here are four reasons to get “pro” teeth whitening from a dental practice.

As you look forward to the new year, you may feel self-conscious about your smile. Fair enough – starting 2025 with a dirty or broken-looking grin wouldn’t sit well with most. The good news is that you don’t need to put up with flawed teeth for the next twelve months. You’re free to get cosmetic dental work to transform them, ensuring your smile looks great by January. If you need proof, just consider these four issues cosmetic dentistry can fix for you.

If you’ve been considering a cosmetic dentistry treatment but are holding off due to a fear of pain or discomfort, you may be surprised to learn that these procedures typically do not hurt. Here’s why when it comes to improving your smile, there’s nothing to be afraid of!

Did you know that 34 million people in the U.S. have diabetes? Diabetes can affect your health negatively if it isn’t well-managed. However, it can also affect your dental health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, at least 50% of adults in America have a form of gum disease. Not only is it a leading cause of tooth loss, but it can also increase your risk of several health issues, including diabetes. Gum disease can be more difficult to treat in patients with diabetes, which can affect your blood sugar levels. Here’s what you need to know to keep your gums healthy and your diabetes in check.

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Caring for your gums is an essential part of oral health. While yes, you do want your teeth to be clean and cavity-free, your gums are important too. They not only help secure your teeth in place, but they also protect their roots from damage and decay. Thus, it is imperative that you don’t just brush your teeth twice daily, but that you also floss between them at least once a day. This will help clean the areas your toothbrush can’t reach as well as keep dangerous bacteria away from your gums. Neglecting to care for your gums can lead to serious problems like gingivitis and periodontitis.  Here’s the lowdown on these diseases, and the warning signs that you could have one.

Dentures are one of the quickest and most effective methods of replacing a lot of teeth at once, capable of making an incredible difference in the lives of people with rampant tooth loss. They can allow you to eat a much more expansive diet, or to eat the foods that you did before much more easily.

However, there are some things that you might still have to exclude from your diet for the sake of your dentures, or that this prosthetic could struggle to process. Here are a few examples.

Dentures are a popular way to rebuild your smile after losing some or all of your permanent teeth because they restore so much of your ability to eat and speak with ease. Plus, with the right care, they can last 10+ years. If you’re new to dentures, it’s natural to have questions about how to maintain them properly.

For example, you may wonder whether it’s okay to brush your artificial teeth while they’re still in your mouth. If you’re curious, continue reading to find out!