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All your life, you’ve looked in the mirror and wanted a straighter smile. And now, you’re a little older and feel it’s too late. Traditional, metal braces aren’t right for you and you want some alternatives. Invisalign just might be the treatment you are looking for. But Invisalign is not just to straighten teeth- it also has other benefits.

1. Oral hygiene improves- When you have crowded or overly gapped teeth, gum disease is more likely to occur. It’s hard to brush and floss teeth that are not straight. Invisalign aligns your teeth so that brushing and flossing are much more effective
2. Misaligned or crooked teeth can cause a bad bite which leads ...

Here at Groves Dental Care, we pride ourselves in helping our patients achieve the smile they have always wanted. We have many options for patients who may be ashamed or uncomfortable to flash those pearly whites.

If your teeth are crooked or not as straight as you feel they should be, we offer Invisalign- an alternative to metal braces. With a few months of wearing clear, virtually invisible aligners, you can have straighter teeth in no time.

Are you the patient that has old restorations that need a little updating? Perhaps they are showing a dark line near the gum? Dr. Anis Elkhechen is highly trained in full mouth reconstruction and cosmetic ...

For many busy people, visiting their dentist is not at the top of their priorities. It’s easy to forget about your teeth as long as they feel normal. But when you start noticing achy teeth or gums, you become acutely aware of both your teeth and your dentist! If you haven’t visited your dentist in Royal Palm in awhile, here are some reminders about why you should schedule an appointment soon.

Bacteria Love Tight Crevices

Whether you can see them or not, you probably do have hidden crevices a toothbrush can’t reach. You may even have places where dental floss can’t reach.

When you don’t remove bacteria with brushing, flossing, and regular dental ...

A denture is a prosthesis that stands in for tooth loss or following full mouth extractions. In our Loxahatchee, FL dental office, we make sure your prosthesis or denture looks natural and fits your mouth appropriately.

If you’re considering dentures, we use nothing but the best materials at Groves Dental Care, and we keep you relaxed and comfortable throughout the denture process.

Yes, we understand that getting dentures can be scary, but once you know the facts and dismiss the myths, you discover that dentures are an excellent choice when it comes to tooth loss.

Let’s clear up the myths or rumors surrounding dentures that simply aren’t true.

Myth #1 Your Dentures Will Not ...

The possibility of losing a tooth can have a detrimental impact on your self-esteem, which is why you should be aware of all your options.

At Groves Dental Care, we do everything we can to save your damaged or decayed tooth. Sometimes, this means placing a dental crown over that tooth right here in our Loxahatchee, FL dental office.

A dental crown makes a weak tooth stronger, restores the bite, and covers flaws brought on by damage.

Reasons for tooth damage may include:

• Past root canal therapies
• Ongoing infection
• Large untreated cavity
• Trauma
• Certain medications

How Dental Crowns Work

The process begins with a dental exam, possibly x-rays or other to determine the viability of your tooth.

If the dentist feels ...

Sometimes patients are unsure about cosmetic procedures, concerned that they will be unable to achieve the desired outcome. At Groves Dental Care, we understand this uncertainty, which is why we offer smile design.

With smile design, you don’t have to worry. This technology offers accurate images of what your smile will look like following treatment.

Smile design also helps the dentist choose the very best procedures and treatments to help you achieve the smile you desire.

Consider smile design the first step toward your new smile, the artistic end that your dentist will achieve through chosen procedures or treatments. 

How Does Smile Design Work?

At Groves Dental Care, smile design calls for taking accurate impressions ...

Removable partial dentures are natural looking but artificial teeth attached to an oral appliance. A custom-designed partial denture takes the place of missing teeth by filling in the gaps between existing or healthy teeth.

At Groves Dental Care, our quality partial dentures can last for a long time with proper upkeep and regular dental visits.

However, there comes a time when your partial denture needs replacing.

Let’s look at the signs that it’s time to replace your partial denture.

Excessive Slipping

Partial dentures should fit snuggly and comfortably for quite a while. However, bone shrinkage and other oral health changes mean partial dentures begin to slip or not fit as well as they did when you ...