Amberly Dental Blog

You’ve likely grown up listening to your parents and local dentist explain why it is important to maintain good oral hygiene. Preventive care is key to lowering your risk for cavities, gum disease, bad breath, and other common problems. Unfortunately, genetics, a dental emergency, and frequent lapses in brushing and flossing can lead to weakened and damaged teeth that require restorative treatment. One of the most popular and newly advanced solutions is same-day crowns. Instead of waiting weeks for a permanent prosthetic, you can now see a fully restored smile in just one visit to the dentist’s office. Read on to learn more about the creation process and how you can extend the life of your customized restoration.

There is no doubt that 2020 has been a crazy year so far. Hopefully, 2021 will bring happier times. Before you turn our calendars over, however, you may have a list of things you still want to accomplish this year. One of the items on that to-do list should be to visit your local dentist. Not only will your appointment benefit your oral health, but it will also help you maximize your dental insurance benefits. Let’s talk about how that is so and how you can make sure you are getting the most out of your insurance policy.

While COVID-19 remains a risk, it’s more important than ever to keep your immune system strong and healthy. Your immune system protects your body from infection, so boosting it could be enough to prevent getting the Coronavirus. Reducing stress, exercising, eating healthy, and sleeping regularly can boost your immune system, but did you know that taking care of your smile can help, too? Keep reading to learn about the surprising relationship between your oral health and immune system as well as some ways you can protect yourself against infection.

A COVID-19 infection count is being constantly flashed across TV screens across the nation, making the pandemic even more daunting than it already is. During this time, it’s a good idea to focus on everything that you can control and establishing safe and effective hygiene practices that can reduce your risk of contracting the virus. Because it’s spread by droplet transfer to your mucous membrane (eyes, nose, mouth), it’s especially important to sanitize and disinfect each time before you put anything in your mouth, like when you brush and floss. Read on to learn five dental practices from your dentist that can help reduce your risk of COVID-19.

Dental implants are the best tooth replacement solution available today. They look and feel like natural teeth, and they can provide you with a lifetime of happy, confident, beautiful smiles. To get the full benefit from dental implants, however, you need to entrust your procedure to the right doctor. How can you find a dentist who is fully qualified to help you through your dental implant journey from beginning to end? Let’s talk about some factors you should consider when you are choosing your implant dentist. After you read the following information, we’re confident that Dr. Vacek at Amberly Dental will be at the top of your list of candidates.

Dentistry is a continually evolving field. Its technology is advancing quickly, making it possible for dentists to diagnose, plan, and treat individuals with greater precision. From digital x-ray machines to soft tissue lasers and even CT scanners, these technologies are making life much easier for both dental professionals and patients, especially when it comes to preparing and placing dental implants. So, how can one revolutionary piece of equipment make a common dental procedure more efficient and effective? Read on to find out.

Before you get too excited about ringing in the new year and welcoming 2020, you might want to think about all the money you could potentially lose if you forgo using your dental insurance benefits. If going to the dentist in Waverly hasn’t been at the top of your priority list, it’s time to reconsider if you want to get the most out of a plan you’re already paying for each month. With more than $152 billion falling to the wayside each year, find out what you can do to keep from adding to that number.

Have you ever taken a bite into some delicious ice cream only to have a jolt of pain shoot through your mouth? Have you ever skipped out on a coffee date because you know the hot beverage will only hurt your pearly whites? Do you avoid sweets because they hurt your teeth? If so, you may have sensitive teeth. What causes this problem? How can your dentist treat it? Continue reading below to find out.

You’ve got hundreds of search results to graze through on your search for a new dentist in Waverly. It seems like an impossible feat looking for healthcare providers—especially if you’re not sure what to keep an eye out for. Getting high-quality care is important to you, but you feel like there are so many factors that go into choosing the right dentist for you. Read on for some tips about what to look out for while you’re on the hunt. <

Whether you have dental insurance through your employer or through your own out-of-pocket plan, your benefits will expire at the end of the year – which is halfway over now. If you haven’t seen your dentist since last December, you’re missing out on the services paid for in full or in part by your insurance plan; here are some of the procedures that are usually covered.