Dental injuries are extremely common. As dentists we see patients weekly with damaged teeth, issues with a filling, or severe toothache or other symptoms. But as an individual, it might come out of nowhere when you or your child has a dental emergency. It can be scary to not know what to do, what will …
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A toothache can be a significant problem. But it can also cause a lot of confusion. First and foremost, when patients talk about toothaches they can be talking about many different experiences. There are many different types of oral pain that are sometimes classified as a toothache. But one of the common questions often asked …
Toothaches have many causes and can feel different from person to person. Because of this, it can be a bit confusing to understand exactly what is causing a toothache without seeing a dentist. Generally speaking, if you are feeling any dental discomfort around your teeth or gums you should see a dentist. That said, some …
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 …
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, …
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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One of the most common solutions for a missing adult tooth is a dental implant. Compared to dental bridges they last longer and are more durable. But just because they are more durable, that doesn’t mean they are invulnerable. For a variety of reasons it is possible to damage your dental implant. If you implant …
One procedure that many patients dread hearing is root canal. Root canals have probably one of the worst reputations. However, this reputation might not be fully deserved. Root canals have their reputation purely because of the old way they were performed, but over the last few decades the procedure has changed quite a bit. And …