Month: February 2023

The advantages of the new Electric Handpiece are that it is quieter and smoother than the loud whine of a traditional dental drill. Plus, this latest technology has greater accuracy and shortens procedure time.

Removable dentures are designed to be removed at night to allow your gums to rest and for cleaning. However, we hear many patients ask what they should do after cleaning their dentures. Should they just put them in the case, or should they be keeping their dentures in water overnight?

These days, DIY solutions are trending- even when it comes to dental issues. One of the heavily debated topics is how to fix broken dentures. Many of our patients at Legacy Dental wonder if it’s best to fix the problem themselves or if it would be better to come into the clinic. This depends on several factors:

One of the most common reasons for tooth loss in adults is gum disease. In fact, not only does it impact your oral health, but it is also an indicator of other systemic diseases, such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

TMJ, or temporomandibular joint disorder, is a condition that causes pain in the jaw joint and the muscles involved in jaw movement. The symptoms of TMJ include:

TMJ or temporomandibular joint disorder is a condition characterized by clenching the jaw and grinding the teeth. This joint is what connects your jaw to your skull and allows your jaw to move up and down and side to side- which allows you to chew, talk, and laugh.

Do you have issues that you find a smile makeover can fix? Your smile is the first thing people see when they meet you. They make their judgments of you based on what they see