The right choice depends on whether you want to brighten your teeth or redesign your smile. If your smile feels dull, stained, uneven, or not quite like "you," it is normal to wonder where to start. Teeth whitening and veneers can both create a more confident smile,...
An anxiety-friendly dentist in Wilmington, NC should help you feel safe before treatment even begins. If the thought of a dental appointment makes your stomach drop, you are not being dramatic. Dental anxiety is real. For some people, it starts with a bad childhood...
By Thrive Family Dental. Medically reviewed by Dr. Ben Friberg, DDS. Published June 2025 · Updated August 2026 Most first-time denture wearers need about 30 days to feel at home eating, speaking, and smiling with their new teeth. Sore spots, extra saliva, and a “full”...
Are you missing one or more teeth? Then you may be wondering if you should opt for dental implants or dentures? While both medical interventions offer us alternatives to our natural teeth, helping us restore our oral health and beautiful smiles, there are a few...
Neither option is automatically better. Traditional dental implants are more versatile for replacing individual teeth and supporting larger restorations, while mini implants can be useful in selected situations, particularly for stabilizing certain dentures or when...
By Thrive Family Dental. Medically reviewed by Dr. Ben Friberg, DDS. Published June 2025 · Updated August 2026 Not all celebrities have veneers, but a surprising share of the famous smiles you see on screen are porcelain veneers, and several stars have said so on the...
Whether you're considering a smile makeover or simply curious about the longevity of dental veneers, this blog post is for you. At Thrive Family Dental, your Wilmington dentist believes in empowering our patients with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions...
Dental implant surgery is a complex dental procedure, so it's important to follow your dentist's recommendations to the letter to ensure quick and proper recovery. One of the most common questions patients ask us is what foods they can eat immediately after the...
By Thrive Family Dental Medically reviewed by Dr. Ben Friberg, DDS Published June 26, 2025 · Updated July 7, 2026 Seeing the dentist during pregnancy is safe, and it's recommended. Pregnancy hormones and morning sickness both raise your risk for cavities and gum...
The short answer: sometimes, but not in the way most people think. A root canal is designed to remove infection from inside a tooth, so the treatment itself does not typically create a sinus infection. However, an infection in an upper back tooth can sometimes affect...
