8 Ways to Manage Tooth Sensitivity After Whitening
Teeth whitening is a popular cosmetic dental treatment for women and men of all ages — and why not? Professional teeth whitening lifts away years of stains and dinginess, so your smile looks beautiful and healthy. The only downside: some patients experience temporary tooth sensitivity after their whitening treatments, a side effect that resolves soon on […]
How to Care for Your Dental Bridge
Millions of Americans are missing at least one tooth, and for many, dental bridges are a convenient, durable solution for maintaining a healthy, beautiful smile. Shaped and tinted to blend in with your natural teeth, a bridge restores your smile aesthetics, bite function, and confidence. While bridges are designed to last for a long time, proper […]
Dental Implants: How Does Bone Grafting Help?
Every year, millions of Americans turn to dental implants to replace missing teeth, making them a popular alternative to dentures and bridges. For the most part, implants owe that popularity to their design, which relies on the implantation of a metal post deep into the supportive jaw bone. Embedding the post in your jaw tissue keeps the […]
Tips for Making the Most of Invisalign®
For many people looking for straighter teeth and a more attractive smile, Invisalign® is a more desirable option than traditional wire braces. Invisalign’s clear, virtually invisible design is one of the biggest draws for many people, but the clear aligners offer other benefits, too. Our dentists at The Glen Dental want our Invisalign patients to experience all […]
5 Problems That Veneers Resolve
When your smile looks great, you feel great, too. After all, your smile is often the first thing people notice about you, and it’s also a feature that a lot of people remember. If your smile looks its best, it’s only natural to feel good about the impression you’re making. The problem: Perfect smiles almost […]
I’ve Never Had a Digital Impression — What Should I Expect?
If you’ve ever had orthodontic treatment, dentures, a crown, a veneer, or a bridge, you’ve probably also had an impression using a tray full of soft, sticky putty. Impressions aren’t exactly a pleasant experience, but they are essential for many types of dental treatments. That’s because impressions act as a mold or model that helps guide your treatment, so your […]
When Dentures Are Your Best Option for Replacing Teeth
Keeping your natural teeth for a lifetime is ideal, but for many people, injury, illness, or severe periodontal disease can leave you without all of your healthy teeth intact. When this happens, there are a variety of solutions, including dentures. Under the direction of Aman Bhullar, DMD, the experienced team of dental professionals at The Glen […]
What to Consider Before Getting Dentures
Roughly 41 million Americans wear dentures, replacing one, several, or all of their teeth. The Glen Dental is a leading provider of beautiful dentures using state-of-the-art materials, helping our patients in San Jose, California, improve their oral health and feel more confident after tooth loss. One of the biggest benefits of dentures: They’re a suitable option for just about anyone who’s missing […]
I’m Embarrassed About Having a Few Teeth Missing
Millions of American adults are missing at least one tooth — roughly 36 million, in fact. But just because missing teeth are common, that doesn’t mean they’re easy to deal with — or that they don’t make you feel self-conscious about your appearance. Fortunately, today, you have more options than ever when it comes to replacing missing […]
What Bruxism Does to Your Teeth
Grinding your teeth might seem like nothing more than a bothersome habit, but it’s actually a lot more than that. Over time, bruxism (the medical term for teeth grinding) puts a lot of wear and tear on your teeth, and without treatment, these habits can lead to some serious problems with your oral health. Helping patients protect […]