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Emily had braces when she was in high school. She admits that she didn’t wear her retainer consistently after her braces came off, so her teeth relapsed. As an adult, she wanted to correct her smile again, but this time she chose Invisalign at our Sioux Falls, SD office. “I had a little crowding and a couple of tiny gaps that I just ...

Adhesive is a part of life for most dentures wearers. After all, simple suction is what keeps conventional dentures in place. And sometimes it just doesn’t work all that well. So most folks add goopy adhesive. Even that isn’t perfect though. Don’t resign yourself to loose dentures! Schedule a consultation at our Sioux Falls office to see if ...

Did you know there's an effective, discreet, and comfortable way to straighten your teeth without traditional metal braces? Invisalign orthodontic treatment at Sioux Falls Smiles in Sioux Falls, SD, can help individuals of any age get a straighter, more attractive smile. Invisalign is a reliable orthodontic treatment available for teens and ...

With the holidays coming up soon, you are probably experiencing an increase in stress. A lot of people grind their teeth when stressed and, if that sounds familiar, you can damage your smile.  We’re sharing a video by the American Dental Association that talks about the impact of stress. In addition to teeth grinding, you may also skip ...

Being afraid of the dentist isn't unusual. Many people feel nervous about getting the dental care they need because they have had a negative experience. That's why Sioux Falls Smiles in Sioux Falls, SD, offers two types of sedation to help you relax during your treatment.  Our inhaled sedation and oral conscious sedation are designed to ...

A gum infection can sneak up on you without you realizing it! Worst of all, you often don’t notice the symptoms until it’s progressed to more advanced stages. You don’t want to ignore the symptoms of this disease, so we’re sharing some of the signs with you. If any of these symptoms seem familiar, call us today at to schedule an ...

Alicia liked her smile, but she knew it would look better if her teeth were nice and bright. She came to us for professional teeth whitening. “We just kind of figured out what would be the best option for me. I chose to do the in-office bleaching,” Alicia says in the video below. “It was fast. I left that day within an hour, my teeth ...

It’s almost time to go back to school! Don’t let the school season start without a family dental checkup. Summertime is a fun season but you and your loved ones probably enjoyed things like ice cream, popsicles, and other ice cold treats with sugar. You’ll want to get a thorough cleaning and exam to eliminate the buildup of plaque, ...

Getting your wisdom teeth removed is a bit like a rite of passage. You usually get your wisdom teeth between the ages of 17 to 25, right around the time you are embarking upon your adulthood.  Despite the overall feeling of becoming wise as you leave high school or college, your oral health can actually benefit from your wisdom teeth ...

If you grind your teeth, you may notice chips, cracks, or even flattened teeth. A mouthguard can help you avoid teeth grinding damage because it acts as a barrier between your teeth. It can relieve the stress on your temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and ease your discomfort. We’d love to get you a custom-fit mouthguard to protect your smile. ...