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Does It Hurt to Get a Dental Crown?

December 22, 2022

Filed under: Uncategorized — drrauchberg @ 6:47 pm
Dental crown being placed over a tooth

Whether you need to repair a cavity or finish up after a root canal, dental crowns are a great way to restore your teeth to a healthy, natural-looking state. However, you might be wondering if the procedure itself is painful. Fortunately, you won’t have to worry—having a dental crown placed is completely painless! Here is everything you need to know about the chance of discomfort during this restorative procedure.

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How to Deal with Discomfort from Your Invisalign Aligners

December 11, 2022

Filed under: Uncategorized — drrauchberg @ 4:47 pm
3-D model of Invisalign aligners fitting over teeth

The term “growing pains” is often used to describe how it feels to start something new. Any time you’re trying to act differently than usual, there’s bound to be a little discomfort during the transition. As it turns out, your teeth are the same way.

Invisalign aligners are incredibly effective at straightening out crooked smiles. As you begin the treatment, there’s going to be a little bit of soreness when your teeth start to move. These growing pains are temporary—they should fade after about a week or so of wearing the trays. In the meantime, however, a little bit of pain management is helpful. Here are a few ways to deal with the initial discomfort of starting Invisalign.

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Braces Aren’t Just for Looking Good — Here Are 3 Ways a Straight Smile Benefits Oral Health

December 3, 2022

Filed under: Uncategorized — drrauchberg @ 4:31 pm
A young woman smiling with braces

When people consider getting braces, they usually think about the aesthetic benefits. A straighter smile can make you look incredible and feel more confident, but its merits go beyond just that. There are also quite a few benefits to your health that come with orthodontic care. If you needed another reason to go for a straighter smile, here are a few that might convince you.

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