Dental emergencies are very common. It is important to know a local dentist that can help if a family member loses a tooth during a sporting incident or you notice an issue with a bridge or crown. Having a dentist that specializes in emergencies is the best way to quickly and effectively handle your situation. …
You have may have heard from a doctor in the past that stress and anxiety can have a profound effect on your overall health. But that is also true for your oral health. In many ways, your mental health can greatly impact your physical health. In this article, we will discuss a few of the …
In the dental chair, you have heard your dentist ask “how often do you floss” or “what is your brushing schedule looking like” but you have likely never heard a dentist ask you if you are remembering to use mouthwash every day. That said, mouthwash commercials and products in stores often treat mouthwash as the …
Taking care of your child’s teeth is the best way to help their smiles. At a young age your kids will look to you as an example, and need your help throughout the process. In this article, we want to discuss the best timeline for helping kids go from having their teeth brushed by you, …
Getting a filling is one of the most common ways to address & stop dental decay before the rest of a tooth is infected. If your tooth is showing signs of decay and the decay is spreading into the tooth, the smartest thing to do is removed the decayed section of the tooth and use …
A common mistake made by parents is putting off important healthcare visits for their child. One health visit that is often overlooked is a visit to a family dentist. Many parents wrongly assume they can wait until a child has most or all of their teeth. However, it is recommended that a child see a …
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Have you ever bitten into something hot or cold and felt an immediate surge of pain in a tooth? Dental sensitivity, especially to temperature, is often an early sign of an issue. If you notice that the same tooth is frequently hurt when you drink hot or iced beverages or eat hot or cold food, …
One thing no one wants to hear in a dentist’s chair is that they have a cavity. For many kids, getting a filling can be a scary concept, and as an adult a cavity filling can be expensive compared to your regular dental visits. While brushing and flossing can prevent cavities, there is nothing as …
Getting your kids to brush and floss can be an uphill battle. Unfortunately, there is no one-size-fits-all solution for every kid. Depending on your child’s personality, age, and other factors it might be easier or harder to get them to take on their daily oral routines. One of the best things you can do is …
There are many reasons a young adult might not be seeing the dentist twice a year. It could be that you don’t have insurance, or maybe you moved and finding a new dentist hasn’t been the highest priority. Whatever the reason, there are plenty more reasons you want to to get back to the dentist …
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