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When a natural tooth feels sensitive, it is typically because outside stimuli are able to irritate its inner layers, causing the nerve to send pain signals to the brain. A dental implant has no nerves, so you may feel puzzled if it begins to ache or experience sensitivity. Continue reading this blog post to discover what can cause sensitivity in a dental implant in Westborough and how your dentist can help you find relief.

Dentures are a useful provision. Not only can they enable you to eat most foods, but they can also look quite attractive. Unfortunately, they do have their downsides, which you may notice more and more as time goes on. Is there anything you can do to enhance their function and comfort? Yes. Talk to your dentist about upgrading to implant dentures. They are anchored in the jawbone via prosthetic tooth roots, a fact that makes them superior to their traditional counterparts in several important ways.

Full mouth reconstruction is a restorative dentistry service that is customized to each patient who undergoes it. It can consist of numerous treatments, ranging from minor tooth repair to extensive procedures. If you are thinking about getting full mouth reconstruction, it is understandable if you are curious about what your recovery will be like. Below, we discuss what you can expect as you heal from some treatments that are commonly included in a full mouth reconstruction plan.

While you were in the process of getting dentures, you may have looked forward with eager anticipation as you thought about all the foods that you would soon be able to enjoy. However, when you got your dentures, you might have been surprised when you learned that eating with them is not as easy as you had hoped. What can you do to adjust to eating with dentures and start to enjoy a robust, widely varied diet? Here are some useful tips:

Would you like to straighten your teeth? People with some degree of dental misalignment usually gravitate toward conventional orthodontic treatments, such as clear aligners, to treat their condition. Clear aligners are discreet and convenient — but did you know that for some patients, another option is available? Veneers present a viable method for disguising misalignment. This blog post discusses the difference between Invisalign and veneers when it comes to straightening teeth.

Would you like a brighter smile? Whether you are preparing for year-end festivities with your family or just want a nice pick-me-up for your smile, a teeth whitening treatment can do much to boost your confidence. But before you head to the store to pick up a whitening kit, you should visit your dentist for a checkup. Applying whitening agents to a tooth with a cavity could cause some significant pain and damage. In this blog post, we explain why that is the case and provide tips on how you can whiten your teeth safely.