Can Dental Implants Get Cavities?

If you have recently gotten dental implants and are experiencing pain in the area, you may be wondering what the issue is. Has your dental implant gotten a cavity? Due to a dental implants composition of metal and porcelain, you can’t get a cavity in an implant. There are other ways that your dental implant may be […]

How Soon do You See Changes with Invisalign?

Invisalign treatment can take anywhere from 6 months to 24 months, depending on the severity of your case. Most patients will start seeing noticeable changes in their smile around the four-month mark although you may start seeing changes much sooner. Results will become more visible as the aligners move teeth into place and straighten your […]

Does Invisalign Permanently Straighten Teeth?

After you have completed Invisalign treatment, you will have achieved a straighter smile. However, after treatment is complete, it is important to continue with an appropriate oral health regimen in order to ensure that your teeth remain straight and healthy. Regularly brushing and flossing your teeth, as well as scheduling regular visits to the dentist […]

Do Braces Give You Canker Sores?

It can be common to get canker sores in your mouth when you have traditional metal braces. Canker sores are small, painful ulcers that can develop on the inside of your cheeks and lips. They are not contagious, but can be very uncomfortable and make eating and speaking difficult. Canker sores may be caused by […]

Do Invisalign Trays Break Easily?

Patients who are worried about their Invisalign trays breaking wonder how easily they break. In general, Invisalign trays are made to be durable and long lasting. However, like anything else, if they are not handled with care, they can break. How to Prevent Invisalign From Getting Damaged? There are a few things that patients can […]

Can Invisalign Help with Teeth Grinding?

Many dental patients don’t know that Invisalign is not only a cosmetic procedure. The benefits of Invisalign extend much further than giving you straight teeth and the smile that you’ve always wanted. Invisalign can correct the position of the jaw reducing the occurrence of teeth grinding. Invisalign not only straightens teeth, it also helps to […]

Can Invisalign Cause Headaches?

Some patients who are new to the Invisalign procedure may experience slight headaches. This is due to the adjustment that the teeth are going through when Invisalign trays are initially worn. The good news is that these headaches generally go away within a few hours as the patient adjusts to wearing Invisalign. Does Everybody Feel […]

Can Invisalign Cause Gum Disease?

Gum Disease or Periodontitis is a very serious condition that occurs when the tissues and bone that support your teeth become infected. The main cause of gum disease is plaque, a sticky film of bacteria that forms on your teeth. Plaque can cause the gums to become inflamed and bleed easily. If left untreated, gum […]

Dental Hygienists – We’re Hiring!

We’re Hiring Dental Hygienists!  Lane & Associates Family Dentistry is looking for AWESOME people like YOU to join our exceptional team of Dental Hygienists.  With 40-plus dental offices across North Carolina, we are sure to have a location convenient for you.  With Lane & Associates, you can secure the career you want with a schedule […]

LAA in the Community

Staying Busy in the Communities That We Serve Lane and Associates (LAA) takes pride in partnering with local businesses and providing support at community events .  At our core, we strive to connect and give back to those that we serve. Our October has been full of amazing community events that we’ve had the opportunity […]