Miles of Smiles News

Losing an Invisalign aligner can feel stressful in the moment, especially if you’ve been working hard to stay on track with your orthodontic treatment! Whether it was accidentally thrown away, left at a restaurant, or misplaced during travel, you’re not alone—it happens to many patients. However, that doesn’t mean it has to derail your progress. Here are some tips you can quickly follow if you find yourself with a lost clear aligner.

Invisalign clear aligners are often associated with cosmetic improvements—after all, many patients opt for this solution because of how discreet it is, not to mention all the aesthetic benefits that come with a straighter smile. That said, it’s also an effective means of addressing bite issues that affect oral health and comfort, in both the short and long term. Here’s what you need to know, along with when to tell if your issues might warrant traditional treatment instead.

If you’re missing one or more of your teeth, dental implants are often considered the best long-term solution for restoring your smile and quality of life. After all, they look, feel, and function just like your natural teeth! But while dental implants have an excellent success rate of over 95% in most cases, one important factor can greatly reduce your chances of success: smoking. Here’s what you need to know and why, if you’re considering implants, it’s best to kick your smoking habit for good.

Adjusting to life with dentures can take time, especially when it comes to eating. While dentures are designed to help you enjoy a more complex and confident smile, certain foods can cause damage, discomfort, or frustration. However, knowing what to avoid can help you protect your dentures, prevent sore spots, and maintain your oral health long-term. Here are some foods that you should consider avoiding (if possible) as you navigate life with dentures, along with some tips for ensuring that your dietary habits are the least of your new smile’s concerns!  

Dentures are an excellent solution for replacing missing teeth and restoring your smile, but only if they fit properly. Over time, changes in your jawbone, gum tissue, or even wear and tear on the denture itself can lead to a poor fit. And the ill-fitting dentures aren’t just uncomfortable—they can also create serious complications for your oral health in day-to-day function. Here’s what you need to know about the risks of poorly fitting dentures and why regular dental checkups are essential for preserving their function and, by proxy, your oral health.

For quite some time, dentures have been regarded as one of the most reliable forms of tooth replacement available. These tried-and-true prosthetics have assisted countless generations of patients with varying degrees of tooth loss. However, most of us associate dentures with older patients – but did you know they can equally benefit younger patients who’ve unfortunately lost some or all of their pearly whites? Here’s a closer look!

When it comes to replacing missing teeth, dental implants are often considered the gold standard since they’re capable of restoring lost pearly whites in terms of look, feel, and functionality. That said, if you’re considering rebuilding your smile with this incredible option, you may have questions – after all, these restorations include various parts, a lengthier treatment process, and other aspects you might be unfamiliar with. To address your concerns, here’s a breakdown of some of the most common dental implant terms you’ll likely hear talked about.  

Either through texting or posting on social media, you probably have seen and used a bright yellow smiley face. Although it appears everywhere for many kinds of situations, you may not know its original meaning. Today, on World Smile Day, it’s the perfect opportunity to learn how this icon came about and how you can spread smiles. Keep reading to find out more about the smiley face’s background as well as what you can do to celebrate World Smile Day.