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Are Dentures Difficult to Get Used to?

Are Dentures Difficult to Get Used to?
Dentures are a trusted method for replacing missing teeth, supporting your oral health, and restoring your confidence. Best of all, adjusting to dentures is relatively quick, especially when you follow these tips.
Dec 4th, 2024
How Does Your Oral Health Affect the Rest of Your Body?

How Does Your Oral Health Affect the Rest of Your Body?
Everyone knows your oral health affects your smile and your self-confidence, but it can also affect your overall wellness. Take a moment to learn the surprising links between oral health and serious medical conditions, like heart disease and cancer.
Nov 7th, 2024

A Step-by-Step Guide to Taking Care of Your Dentures
Dentures are a popular and durable option for replacing missing teeth, but they do require some special care. If you’re new to dentures, these tips can help you get the most from your dentures and avoid potential problems, too.
Oct 18th, 2024
How to Floss Your Way to Healthier Teeth and Gums

How to Floss Your Way to Healthier Teeth and Gums
Flossing every day might seem like a hassle, but that couple of minutes you spend caring for the tiny crevices between your teeth can have a lifelong impact on your oral health. Here’s how to optimize your flossing habit so it’s easy and effective.
Aug 14th, 2024
Pneumonia and Poor Dental Health: Understanding the Link

Pneumonia and Poor Dental Health: Understanding the Link
Everyone knows pneumonia is caused by germs — but did you know you can “catch” pneumonia from the germs in your mouth? It’s true. Here’s how your oral health can be linked to your risk of illness and what to do to stop it.
May 1st, 2024
Can a Crown Save My Painful Tooth

Can a Crown Save My Painful Tooth
“Crown saves painful tooth.” It might sound like a tabloid headline, but it’s actually true — a dental crown can be used to help save a damaged tooth, relieve painful symptoms, and restore your healthy smile. Here’s how.
Apr 1st, 2024
How to Take Care of Your Veneers

How to Take Care of Your Veneers
Dental veneers can transform your smile and your confidence, too. Best of all, they’re easy to care for. Here, learn the basics of veneer care to help your new smile look its absolute best.
Mar 1st, 2024

4 Practical Ways to Get Used to Your Dentures
Dentures play a pivotal role in restoring your smile, your bite function, and your confidence following tooth loss. These four simple strategies can help you enjoy the benefits even faster.
Feb 1st, 2024

5 Ways to Make Flossing Easier (So You'll Actually Do It)
Flossing plays an essential role in keeping gum disease at bay, but even though it’s beneficial, developing a flossing habit can be hard. The good news: These five, simple tips can help you stick to your flossing habit, so you can reap the benefits.
Dec 5th, 2023
Little Known Conditions That Are Linked to Oral Health

Little Known Conditions That Are Linked to Oral Health
Most of us link our oral health to problems with our teeth and gums. But the fact is, your oral health can affect other parts of your body, too. Here, learn some of the key ways your oral health could be affecting your overall wellness.
Nov 14th, 2023
6 Problems a Crown Can Address

6 Problems a Crown Can Address
Dental crowns are durable and beautiful, but it’s their versatility that makes them so popular. Here are six problems our natural-looking dental crowns can correct, typically in just two office visits.
Oct 1st, 2023
 I'm Really Nervous About Getting a Dental Implant

 I'm Really Nervous About Getting a Dental Implant
Dental implants are extremely popular, but if you’ve never had one before, it’s perfectly normal to be a little nervous. Here, learn what to expect during the implant process, as well as the benefits you’ll enjoy afterward.
Sep 1st, 2023
When Is It Appropriate to Replace My Old Fillings?

When Is It Appropriate to Replace My Old Fillings?
Fillings help repair and restore teeth damaged by decay and trauma, but as durable as they are, they’re not designed to last until the end of time. If you have old fillings, here’s how to tell when it’s time to replace them with new ones.
Aug 1st, 2023
What Can I Expect at Routine Oral Exams?

What Can I Expect at Routine Oral Exams?
Routine dental exams are critical when it comes to preventing oral health issues, including decay, tooth loss, and even oral cancer. If you’re not sure what to expect during your exam, here’s what you need to know.
Jul 1st, 2023
How Your Oral Health Affects Your Overall Health

How Your Oral Health Affects Your Overall Health
Most of us know good oral health is important for the way we eat, the way we speak, and even the way we feel about our appearance. But many people don’t know that poor oral health can have a serious impact on your overall wellness. Here’s why.
May 1st, 2023
The Many Roles of Dental Crowns

The Many Roles of Dental Crowns
Dental crowns are one of the most versatile types of dental restorations, and they’re also durable, natural-looking, and easy to care for. Here are five ways we use crowns to help our patients maintain their beautiful smiles.
Mar 14th, 2023
How to Extend the Results of Teeth Whitening

How to Extend the Results of Teeth Whitening
Professional teeth whitening can dramatically improve the way your smile looks, so it makes sense you want to prolong those results for as long as possible. These six tips can help.
Feb 17th, 2023
Adjusting to Life with Dentures

Adjusting to Life with Dentures
Dentures play an important role in oral health, helping people restore their smiles and their confidence following tooth loss. Today’s dentures are comfortable and lightweight, but it can still take some time to get used to them. These tips can help.
Jan 12th, 2023
5 Reasons Dental Veneers May Be Right for You

5 Reasons Dental Veneers May Be Right for You
It’s no secret that a winning smile is one that’s backed by beautifully white, straight teeth. Few of us naturally have these perfect teeth, however, which is where cosmetic options like dental veneers can make up the difference.
Dec 21st, 2022

Park Place Smiles Grand Opening!!
Come join us for a Grand Opening party! On Saturday May 9th, from 12-4 pm Dr. Patel and staff will be having a Grand Opening party. Come by to have a chance to win an Apple Ipad, an iWatch, and other great prizes!!!
Apr 14th, 2015

Food & Toy Drive at Park Place Smiles
We are sponsoring a Food & Toy drive. Read all about it in this published article in the Daily Bulletin. http://www.dailybulletin.com/social-affairs/20141216/giving-is-all-in-the-family-for-minal-patel
Dec 18th, 2014