Here’s How to Take Care of Your New Dentures

Dentures transform your smile and allow you to enjoy food and speaking clearly again. But like your natural teeth, they require daily care. They may not be vulnerable to decay, but they still collect bacteria capable of causing inflammation and other problems in your mouth. The Litchfield Dental Care team has helped many patients obtain […]

I Always Have a Bad Taste in My Mouth: What Could It Be?

You expect certain foods to have a lingering effect, but frequently experiencing a bad taste in your mouth is a different concern. Any unpleasant taste that doesn’t improve is a red flag alerting you to a dental problem or potentially serious health condition. Our Litchfield Dental Care team protects your oral health by identifying the […]

5 Problems That SureSmile® Clear Aligners Can Resolve

Crooked and crowded teeth do more than ruin your smile. They also make it more difficult to clean your teeth and dramatically increase your risk of dental problems like cracks, decay, and gum disease. If you’re ready to straighten your teeth and improve your bite, it’s time to talk with the team at Litchfield Dental […]

How Laser Dentistry Is Transforming Dental Care

For some people, just thinking about visiting the dentist makes their heart pound in fear. But even if you don’t have dental anxiety, chances are you’re not thrilled with those same issues that make some people nervous: the potential for pain and the sounds and sensations caused by dental tools like drills. Laser dentistry eliminates […]

I’m Really Nervous About My Upcoming Root Canal

People who usually take dental care in stride confess to feeling nervous about needing a root canal. The fear intensifies in those who struggle with dental anxiety. Unfortunately, root canals have a long-standing reputation for being traumatic procedures — a reputation that thrives as patients share a bad experience. Despite their reputation, root canals should […]

How Your Dentist Screens You for Oral Cancer

Oral cancer screening is an essential part of your dental care because finding cancer at an early stage is life-saving. Unlike most cancers, oral cancer usually has visible signs, making it easier to find before it spreads. Our team at Litchfield Dental Care protects your oral health by looking for signs of oral cancer at […]

What Your Chronic Bad Breath Is Trying to Tell You

Everyone occasionally has bad breath (halitosis), usually after eating strong foods like garlic or onions. But sometimes, bad breath lingers or lasts a long time. That’s when it’s often a message alerting you to a possible health problem. In 80%-90% of people, the underlying problem originates in their mouth. The rest of the time, bad breath […]

Dentures Don’t Have to Be Uncomfortable

Many people think of dentures as a problem they’ll have to tolerate one day if they need to replace damaged or missing teeth. They hear stories about people who had a bad experience, and they expect dentures to be loose, difficult to wear, uncomfortable, or downright painful. But that’s not what you should expect. Dentures should not […]

Forget the CPAP: We Offer a Comfortable Custom Appliance for Sleep Apnea

You’re not alone if you tried using continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) and gave up because of intolerable side effects. Nearly half of all sleep apnea patients stop using the device after the first month. CPAP is typically the first therapy prescribed for sleep apnea, often called the gold standard of treatment. But the gold standard doesn’t […]

Which are Better: Electric or Manual Toothbrushes

The oral care section at a typical supermarket has dozens of toothbrush options. Do you go with a shiny, new electric toothbrush or opt for a tried-and-true manual toothbrush? Does one kind clean teeth better than the other? This article will give you a rundown of the key differences between electric and manual toothbrushes, so […]