It finally happened, after years of being careful with it, you’ve lost your retainer. Now you’re thinking “I lost my retainer what can I use instead?” Well, we have a few solutions for you to keep your teeth in place as you find a replacement retainer. Here are the best methods to keep your teeth […]
No one expects to get injured when playing sports, but it happens. Football players wear pads to protect their bodies and helmets to protect their heads. This is mandatory equipment because we know it works. Unfortunately, most people don’t think about their teeth when it comes to protection and, even though we know it prevents […]
Retainers are crucial to keeping your smile perfect after Invisalign, or braces. You’ll need to wear a retainer for the rest of your life at night so your teeth have a defense against the natural shifting that will occur. It’s important to clean your retainers daily or weekly to expand the lifespan. Here’s how to […]
Retainers are crafted by your dentist or expert online dental companies like SportingSmiles. These oral devices protect your teeth from shifting after the completion of braces or aligners. If you don’t wear one, your teeth will shift back erasing all of that hard work and money spent. If you need a new one, can you […]
Most people assume that the only time you need to wear a retainer is after an orthodontic procedure, or if your dentist has prescribed one to prevent further shifting of your teeth. Some small gaps don’t require orthodontic procedures though and can be treated with orthodontic bands. Orthodontic bands like Orthofill, Orthoband, and Ora-band are dental bands that […]
You go to put your retainer in today and notice that it just isn’t fitting correctly. Maybe it even looks misshapen or distorted in appearance. Unfortunately, your retainer is not indestructible and exposure to excessive heat can actually cause your retainer to melt, or at least soften. This softening can change the shape of the […]
Protection for your mouth when you grind your teeth or clench your jaw at night is crucial to preventing big dental bills. When left unprotected your teeth can suffer massive damage or your jaw muscles can be left tired. While it’s important to protect your teeth, it’s also important to wear a night guard that […]
The way that you can receive dental retainers online changed the landscape of oral health and dental products. SportingSmiles has been in business since 2009 crafting retainers for over one million people to help keep their teeth in the perfect position after braces or aligners. Here’s how you can get a brand new set of […]
Teeth whitening is one of the most popular forms of self-improvement over the last 20 years. The industry has exploded with many different forms of whitening. With so many choices it’s hard to know what is the best fit for your smile. We’re looking at Whitening Strips vs Gel today and discussing the benefits to […]
You have tried whitening toothpaste, whitening strips, and even bleaching trays but you are still sporting those dingy, yellowish looking teeth. Are you doing it all wrong? Are your teeth just destined to be dingy? The truth is, not all teeth or stains respond to whitening. In addition, how you prepare and what whitening products […]
