Patient Guides
What does the McLaren Dental Associates journal cover?
The journal answers the questions patients ask most before choosing a treatment: whether Invisalign can replace braces, how implants compare with bridges and dentures, whether whitening is safe, and why gum health matters. Every article cites peer-reviewed research or federal health agencies, and each one links to the matching treatment page for local details and pricing.
- InvisalignInvisalign vs. Braces for Adults: How to DecideClear aligners and braces can both straighten adult teeth. Here is how they compare on results, comfort, treatment time and cost.
- Dental implantsImplant, Bridge or Denture? How They CompareMissing a tooth leaves three main choices. This guide compares implants, bridges and dentures on what matters over the long run.
- Cosmetic dentistryIs Teeth Whitening Safe? What Research ShowsWhitening is often the first step in a smile makeover. Here is what the evidence says about safety, sensitivity and lasting results.
- General dentistryWhy Checkups Matter: Gum Disease Is CommonNearly half of U.S. adults over 30 have periodontitis. Learn the warning signs and how routine checkups protect your teeth.
Sources
- Long-term (10-year) dental implant survival: a systematic review and sensitivity meta-analysis — Journal of Dentistry (2019), via PubMed
- A comparison of treatment effectiveness between clear aligner and fixed appliance therapies — Systematic review and meta-analysis, via PubMed Central
- Home-based chemically-induced whitening (bleaching) of teeth in adults — Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (2018), via PubMed
- Prevalence of periodontitis in adults in the United States: 2009 and 2010 — Journal of Dental Research (2012), via PubMed
- Periodontal (Gum) Disease — National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research