Zahner Dental Blog

With many of us feeling a pinch on our wallets these days, it’s possible that you may be thinking about ways you can cut back on your expenses – however, canceling appointments like your routine dental checkups is unwise! Not only could these gaps in preventive care lead to costly, long-term oral health issues, but by skipping these visits, you’re also losing out on benefits that you’ve already committed to through your dental insurance plan! Here’s what you need to know about how visiting your dentist can end up saving you money in addition to granting you peace of mind about your smile’s wellness.

Did you know that nearly 54,000 Americans receive an oral cancer diagnosis every year? What’s worse is that oral cancer has a five-year survival rate of 57%, meaning that just a little more than half of all people diagnosed with the condition are able to survive five years after being delivered the bad news. What’s fortunate, though, is that oral cancer isn’t particularly difficult to diagnose – and screenings performed by your dentist during routine, biannual checkups can be an important tool in mitigating this deadly disease. Here’s what you need to know.

If you’ve been considering getting veneers, you may be wondering what they’ll feel like on your teeth. After all, they are a foreign object and do need to be cemented in place. So, what can you expect? Here’s what you’ll likely notice when you get veneers!

Dentures do more than restore your smile—they play a major role in how you eat and absorb nutrients. If you’ve recently started wearing dentures, you may have noticed certain foods feel different or have become more difficult to chew. But can these prosthetics actually affect your nutrition? Keep reading to learn how they affect your diet and what you can do to support better nutrition.

Hockey players are stereotyped as having many missing teeth for a reason. Imagine trying to avoid an object that’s flying straight for your face at several miles per hour! It’s not exactly a surprise that intense sports increase your chances of losing a tooth (or two). But what should athletes do about replacing their pearly whites? Is there a restoration that can withstand the force of a flying hockey puck?

No – or at least, not yet. Still, dental implants are the best option for sports enthusiasts with missing teeth! Keep reading for four reasons why.

For most of the year, major holidays are spaced out pretty evenly. Once everyone’s done Trick-or-Treating, though, suddenly the extra-special days come in like a tidal wave! They’re some of the busiest ones too, which can make it difficult to even think about your Invisalign aligners. How are you supposed to survive the holiday madness with an orthodontic treatment plan on your plate?

Take a deep breath first, then read up on these tips!

Almost everyone would like a more beautiful smile, but some people may be hesitant to commit to procedures that they feel are too intensive for their comfort. Luckily, cosmetic dentistry offers several treatments that can address a range of unsightly dental defects without making major modifications to a patient’s oral tissues. Here’s a brief guide to a few of these minimally invasive cosmetic dental procedures and how they can give you a gorgeous grin.

Dentures are the tried-and-true way to replace missing teeth because they simultaneously restore your grin’s appearance and functionality. With them in place, you can more easily enjoy meals, conversations, and smiling genuinely with family and friends.

However, many patients are surprised to learn that it can take several weeks to be fitted with these artificial teeth from start to finish. Understanding more about why can help you appreciate your prosthetics that much more when they arrive. Continue reading to learn more about what to expect from the process of getting dentures!

Veneers are like a makeover for your smile—a way to fix imperfections and get the gorgeous grin you desire. But what exactly happens when you decide to get veneers? Read on to learn more about this transformative treatment and the process behind it. You’ll go step-by-step and see what to expect from your first consultation to your final fitting.

Dental implants are a popular way to replace missing teeth, offering both functionality and aesthetic appeal. However, many patients are cautious about asking for them because they don’t know what they’ll experience. Are they painful? Itchy? Annoying? If you’re considering dental implants, it’s only natural to wonder how they’ll feel in your mouth. So, continue reading to see what you may experience with dental implants, from surgery to full integration.