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Choosing Between Fixed and Removable Retainers for Orthodontic Retention

Orthodontic treatment can be the ideal solution to achieve a beautiful and healthy smile. However, certain maintenance is required to ensure that those benefits stick. Orthodontic retainers stop teeth from moving back into the wrong positions after treatment. Both fixed and removable retainers are available, each offering various benefits that...

How to Stop Grinding or Clenching Your Teeth

How To Stop Grinding and Clenching Your Teeth (Bruxism)

What Is Teeth Grinding (Bruxism)? The majority of people who grind their teeth do so at night, so it is a subconscious thing. Most people aren’t aware of it. Other times, you might grind your teeth in stressful situations. I have patients who grind their teeth when they’re driving or...

Dental Implants and Osteoporosis: Can I get Dental Implants?

Have you been told you need a dental implant and you also have Osteoporosis, and you’re wondering, well, can I get this implant because I have Osteoporosis? I’m Dr. Rachel Miro and I’m an associate dentist here at Dental Implants and Aesthetic Specialists, and today we’re going to talk about...

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The Benefits of Using Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF) in Tooth Extractions

Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) therapy is a modern approach to post-extraction healing that offers a variety of benefits. This therapy takes advantage of your body’s natural healing powers to speed recovery, reduce pain, and limit inflammation. In fact, some of the most serious issues associated with extraction can be avoided with...

Invisalign versus Braces: Which is Right for You?

Today, we’re going to talk about Invisalign versus SureSmile versus regular braces, whether that’s right for you, and that’s something that we can help you with. Hi, I’m Dr. Brett Langston, I’m the owner and prosthodontist at Dental Implant and Aesthetic Specialists here in Brookhaven, Georgia. The Evolution of Braces...

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Dental Implant Recovery to Ensure Successful Healing

Getting dental implants can be exciting if you’ve been missing a tooth for several years. Many people look forward to being able to enjoy their favorite foods again and discover a more confident smile. Behind all the excitement, though, most people experience some feelings of nervousness. It’s normal to be...

The 3 BIGGEST Questions About Dental Implants

Today we’re going to talk about the three main questions I get asked when a patient is told that they need an implant. I’m Dr. Rachel Miro, and I’m a dentist here at Dental Implant and Aesthetic Specialists. Let’s talk about implants and the most common questions. Question 1: Is...

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Emergency Dental Crowns: What to Do When a Crown Falls Off

Dental crowns have been a successful dental treatment for decades. With routine dental care, they can last for many years. However, they are not indestructible. Although dental crowns are considered permanent restorations, they can loosen and eventually fall off. If you have a dental crown, it’s vital that you know...

How to Heal Faster from a Root Canal

Have you just had a root canal, or are you scheduled to get a root canal, and you’re thinking, “What do I need to know before or right after to ensure a smooth recovery?” I’m Dr. Rachel Miro, a dentist here at Dental Implant and Aesthetic Specialists, and today I’m...

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Removing a Broken Dental Implant Screw

Common Failures in Dental Implants While single-tooth dental implants are one of the most successful things we do in dentistry, sometimes things do happen, and we do get failures. One of the most common failures for an implant crown is when the screw breaks, fractures, or loosens. This is...

3 Most Common Dental Fears

Today we’re going to talk about the three most common dental fears that I see in the dental office. I’m Dr. Rachel Miro, and I’m a dentist here at Dental Implant and Aesthetic Specialists. Let’s talk about them. Fear of Shots The first fear, and it really is a super...

What to Do If Your DENTAL CROWN Falls Out

So, if you’re anything like me, you like to roughhouse and wrestle with your kids. Oh my goodness, my crown just fell out. What do I do? Immediate Steps to Take One of the things we do a lot, and we see it at least once or twice a week,...

Dental Crowns vs. Veneers: Understanding the Benefits, Costs, and More

So many times, we get patients who walk in and say, “One dentist told me I need veneers. Another said I need crowns. My third cousin on my mom’s side got veneers, and they’re horrible. They should have gotten crowns. What’s the difference?” That’s a great question. Introduction to Crowns...

What are Full Mouth Dental Implants?

Today, we’re going to be talking about full-mouth implants. You might’ve been researching them, or maybe your dentist said you might be a good candidate for full-mouth implants. So what does that mean? Understanding Full Mouth Implants It can be a misleading term. Initially, some people thought full mouth implants...

Fixing a Broken Tooth (What to Do): Chipped Tooth Repair

As a dentist, we’ve heard it all. Whether it’s falling off your bed and hitting the side, getting elbowed in the face, drinking out of a glass bottle, a car accident, or maybe a sporting accident, a chipped tooth is a real problem, and we see it all the time....

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