Charm Smile Dental Blog

Over 40 million people in the United States rely on dentures to help them eat, speak, and smile after extensive tooth loss. But even though dentures are a popular solution for missing teeth, there is still quite a bit of misinformation about them floating around. Since you need to know all the facts to make the best choices for your smile, it’s worth taking the time to learn the truth behind the following 4 denture myths.

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After experiencing the inconveniences and struggles of tooth loss, you may really love your dentures! Indeed, modern dental prosthetics are beautiful, functional, and surprisingly comfortable. You might even be tempted to wear them around the clock. But is that wise? No, it is not. In this blog post, you will learn why 24/7 denture wearing is not a good idea.

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After a long day of doing your normal routine, you may be excited to finally wind down and get into bed. You bring your sheets close to you and start to drift off into dreamland. However, the toothache you had is slowly getting worse now that you are lying down. This might leave you frustrated, but why does it seem to be getting stronger at night? Here are a couple of reasons why it happens and why you should call your emergency dentist in the morning.

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Almost everyone has some aspect of their smile they would like to improve, and cosmetic dentistry includes a wide range of methods that can whiten, reshape, or straighten out unsightly teeth. Some treatments take more or less time than others, and your dentist is certainly eager to help you find an aesthetic solution that can beautify your smile while keeping within your desired timeline. Here’s a quick guide to a few popular cosmetic treatments and how long they can take.

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Millions of people develop a bump on their gums every year, and while some might just be a little annoyed about it, others immediately start to panic. That’s perfectly understandable, but it’s important to point out that a bump doesn’t automatically mean someone has an aggressive and deadly form of cancer. So what could it be, and what can someone do about it?

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Smartphones allow people to answer questions they want with just a few taps into a search engine. However, it’s just as easy to spread misinformation about treatments that could help raise people’s confidence, like BOTOX. Despite being discovered in 1897, many myths persist around it. Here’s the truth behind 5 common misconceptions.

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You’ve heard the phrase “beauty sleep,” but what if missing out on it does more than just make you groggy? Sleep apnea is a serious condition that affects how well your body rests, and it might be doing more than disrupting your sleep! A recent study from the University of Missouri School of Medicine found that sleep apnea may actually speed up biological aging. But what can you do? Keep reading to explore the connection between sleep apnea and aging and see how you can turn back the clock.

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Cavities are one of the most common dental problems; they afflict more than 90% of people at some point in their lives. But what if some of your natural teeth have been replaced by dental implants? You might have heard that they are similar to real dentition in many ways, so it is normal to wonder if they are also vulnerable to decay. This blog post explains what you should know.

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Dental implant treatment is a multi-step process that is a bit different for each patient. Some individuals need preliminary procedures, such as a bone graft, before they can move forward with the rest of their tooth replacement journey. Why is bone grafting sometimes necessary prior to dental implant placement, and how can you tell if you need it? This blog post provides helpful information.

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Have you recently noticed that your jaw pain is causing problems with your speech? Unfortunately, this is a common problem when dealing with TMJ disorder. The discomfort combined with fatigued facial joints and muscles can make normal daily tasks like eating, speaking, and smiling difficult and even impossible. Fortunately, a dentist is here to answer the question, “Can TMJ disorder affect your speech,” and share what you can do to achieve relief from the pain.

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