Sommers Family Dentistry Blog

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and you’re probably looking forward to enjoying all your favorite foods: fried turkey, sweet potato casserole, and of course, your grandma’s famous pecan pie! However, as tasty as Thanksgiving food might be, some of these dishes aren’t exactly great for your teeth—and some might even leave your pearly whites stained and dull. Keep reading to learn more about which foods can pose a potential threat to your smile’s shine, along with a few things you can do about it—including opting for teeth whitening from your trusted dentist!

A beautiful, bright smile can give you the boost of confidence you need to look and feel your very best. If you have a major event coming up like a wedding, job interview, family reunion, or some other celebratory occasion, you could be planning to whiten your teeth in preparation. After all, you know there will be many photos taken and don’t want to waste time or energy worrying about imperfections. Many people wonder, however, how long the effects of whitening can last and how far in advance to get started for the best results. If this sounds like you, keep reading to learn more so that you can develop an appropriate timeline before your big day!

A new school year is here! As your teen heads back to the classroom, there’s one major difference this year. They’ve started their journey to a straight smile with ClearCorrect. It’s easy to follow their treatment plan at home, but it can be more challenging when they are at school. Here are 5 back-to-school tips to help your child navigate the year with clear aligners.

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You can’t put a price on the benefits of having bright, white teeth. However, many factors affect their color, including wearing makeup. Certain shades can make your teeth look discolored, while others can enhance their vibrancy. Here is how to choose the best colors to ensure your pearly whites look their brightest.

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Summertime is finally in full swing, and with it comes warmer weather, longer days, and plenty of opportunities for fun in the sun! But did you know that spending time outside under the summer sun can greatly benefit your pearly whites? Keep reading to learn more from your trusted dentist about how getting enough sunlight and vitamin D can work wonders for your oral health.

If you’re like many Americans, inflation, gas prices, and other factors might have you pinching pennies right now. You’ll find a variety of do-it-yourself solutions online for just about everything, so you don’t have to pay a professional for jobs around the home. You can even find DIY dental care. However, you should never use online tutorials to keep your smile healthy and looking its best, especially if you’re interested in dental implants. A complete smile doesn’t have to cost you an arm or a leg. Here’s how you can skip the risks of DIY dentistry and invest in a complete smile without breaking the bank.

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Missing teeth are a bummer at any age, but especially as a teenager. Young people can knock a tooth out in a wide variety of ways, leaving them and their families desperate to replace it as quickly as possible.

If you’re in this situation, you may have heard that dental implants are a great way to replace missing teeth. That’s true, but in the case of teenagers, most professionals would tend to recommend against getting them. If you want to know why, and what tooth replacement options are available for teens, here’s a guide that may be able to help you.

If you missed your chance for braces as a child, or your teeth have shifted over the years, it’s easy to feel embarrassed by your smile. However, poorly aligned teeth are more than an aesthetic issue. Bite and alignment problems can affect your oral and general health. With your mouth the gateway to your body, here are 4 ways straight teeth can boost your health.

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The fillings you get when you have a toothache not only protect you from pain, they also help prevent tooth decay from progressing. They’re a very effective restorative procedure, which is why most people want their fillings to last as long as possible. Of course, how long you can keep your fillings is affected by several factors. Here’s a little bit of information about a dental filling’s expected lifespan.

Dental implants are a popular replacement for missing teeth. These titanium screws are inserted through the gums and into the jawbone. Once there, they spend the next four to six months fusing with the jawbone. This is what makes dental implants so durable and long-lasting. Dental implants are a great way to repair gapped grins. Even some celebrities have them! Read on to learn about four celebrities who have dental implants to thank for their full, beautiful smiles.