Dr. Reintjes' Blog

Once you’ve had dental implants placed to recomplete your smile, you will want to do whatever you can to protect them. It’s very rare for implant posts to fail, but it’s still a possibility that you need to watch out for. Fortunately, you can keep the chances of problems occurring to a minimum simply by taking the right precautions. Below are 4 tips that can go a long way toward helping you avoid dental implant failure.

Did you know that the American Dental Association recommends visiting your dentist every six months for a routine checkup and cleaning? This allows them to monitor your dental condition, allowing them to catch and treat problem areas before they progress.

However, many patients don’t realize that their dentist also screens the soft tissues of their mouth for signs of oral cancer during routine visits. Although rare, it can potentially be fatal, so it’s essential to catch it early. Continue reading to learn about 3 factors that can increase the risk of developing oral cancer!

Your smile is often the first thing people notice about you, and if you’re not fully confident in it, you might feel hesitant to share it with the world.

Whether you’re looking for a minor refresh or a complete smile makeover, there are several cosmetic and restorative dental treatments that can help you achieve a healthier, more attractive smile.

Pets bring joy and companionship to the lives of countless people, and many enjoy having their cat, dog, or other animal friend sleep in the same room they do. While this can be an adorable display of affection, it may make it more difficult for some people to sleep, especially if they have sleep apnea. Here’s how sleeping with a pet in the room may worsen your sleep apnea symptoms and how you can enjoy better rest.

Have you suffered from tooth loss? Dentures are a lifechanging tooth replacement option for those who have lost most of or all of their teeth. They can help you chew your food, smile with confidence, and speak clearly again. However, there is an adjustment period. It can take some time to get used to speaking with your replacement teeth. Here are some tips to help you speed this process along.

Invisalign is a relatively recent innovation in orthodontics that allows patients to discreetly realign their smiles with customized sequences of clear aligners. While this makes this option excellent for many people who have reservations about wearing traditional braces, the treatment can make it slightly difficult to speak clearly when you first start wearing your aligners. Here’s a brief guide to how you can get back to speaking clearly more quickly during Invisalign treatment.

While dental implants are the “gold standard” of tooth replacement, their upfront price is also a little high. That’s enough to make many patients think dentures are more cost-effective. Still, the truth is actually closer to the opposite: dental implants save you money in the long run. If you get these unique posts, you’ll make an investment that pays dividends over time. Learn more about the matter in this primer from your local Fresno dentist.

Getting smile enhancements through cosmetic dentistry can certainly be exciting. You’re ready to go and want to enjoy your dream look as soon as possible, but your dentist saw something during your oral evaluation that gave them pause. What do you do? Can’t you restore your oral health after receiving your dental cosmetics?

There are at least three good reasons why you shouldn’t wait! Keep reading, and your dentist’s recommendation will start to make more sense.

And just like that… the holiday season is in full swing! Between preparing delicious sides, shopping for loved ones, looking at Christmas lights, and traveling out of town, your list of to-dos might already be getting long. Even so, it’s important that you don’t let the “little” things slip through the cracks, like your clear aligner treatment. With this in mind, keep reading to learn four tips for navigating the holidays with Invisalign.

Some people tend to have difficulty getting proper rest throughout the night, especially if they are already struggling with sleep apnea. In some cases, napping can potentially help improve various aspects of a person, including increasing memory retention and concentration. However, this might not be as beneficial for someone with a resting disorder. Keep reading to learn how napping can affect sleep apnea and what you can do to improve your situation.