Galleria Dentistry Blog

“What in the world is a CEREC?” You might be wondering. It’s a fair question – CEREC machines are a relatively new dental innovation. In short, CEREC’s full name is “chairside restoration of esthetic ceramics”, and its day-job is to design and mill dental crowns in one day. But that just scratches the surface of this advanced technology! If you’d like to get to know CEREC crowns better, keep reading. These three facts will help break the ice.

Each year, an estimated 53,000 Americans are diagnosed with some form of oral cancer. While it is not as common as other cancers, it is considered one of the deadliest forms. It can also be hard to detect on your own, highlighting the importance of regular screenings by your dentist. Here’s some important information about this disease, and how you can help reduce your risk and identify potential warning signs.

Veneers can give you a picture-perfect smile that can last for a decade or longer with the correct care, like brushing and flossing. They can correct many issues at once, like stains, chips, and gaps. Veneers are a big investment, and you don’t want anything compromising your results, like your morning cup of coffee. You don’t have to give up coffee if you have veneers, but there are a few things you should know to keep your new smile at its brightest.

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Dental implants are one of the most valuable and innovative treatments available. However, they weren’t always the refined and sensitive procedures that you know today. For all their innovation, dental implants were invented a long time ago! But how long ago? And how did modern dental implant techniques evolve over time? Read on to find out.

Dental implants stand as enduring restorations with a remarkable success rate, capable of lasting a lifetime when provided with proper care. Despite boasting an impressive 95% success rate, unforeseen challenges can surface, and one such issue is a loose implant. Recognizing the causes behind a loose dental implant becomes crucial, offering individuals the empowerment to take proactive measures. Read on as we delve into the potential reasons behind a loose implant and offer insights into the necessary steps to promptly resolve the issue.

When Thanksgiving comes around, it can be tempting to throw away your inhibitions and completely indulge in anything that comes your way. While there’s nothing wrong with enjoying yourself every once in a while, it’s also a good idea to know what you’re getting yourself into.

For example, it’s common for foods to crop up around Thanksgiving that can discolor your teeth, especially if you aren’t careful.  Here are a few examples, and what you can do about that.

Dentures are an invaluable restorative solution for giving back complete smiles and functional bites. While they offer numerous benefits, including improved aesthetics and speech, dentures also come with some unwritten dietary restrictions. Avoiding these when you first start wearing dentures will help you improve your quality of life early on.

If you want to see which foods you may want to avoid once you’ve committed to dentures, continue reading.

Every tooth is important for a healthy functional smile. Unfortunately, 40 million Americans don’t have any teeth left. Dentures are the go-to solution to replace lost teeth. Although they are effective, they can affect your nutrition if they don’t fit well. Here is what you need to know to ensure you’re getting enough nutrients.

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If you’re someone who has spent a lot of time missing teeth, a set of well-fitting dentures can absolutely change your life. Suddenly, eating, chewing, talking, and smiling will be much more pleasant than they may have been for a long time.

However, you may have heard that people who’ve gone without teeth for a while may have problems replacing them. If you’re wondering why that is, what you can do about it, and whether you could still get a prosthetic, here’s what you should know.

Dentures are custom-made to fit the unique contours of an individual’s mouth and provide a natural-looking smile. If you currently wear dentures, you may notice over time that they don’t fit the way they used to. In this case, they may need to be relined. Keep reading as we walk you through the process of denture relining and provide insights into what you can expect from this process.