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Many adult patients who dream of having the perfect smile may give up on the idea simply because they find themselves too old for treatment. Crooked, gapped, or overcrowded teeth can really make you feel self-conscious whenever you smile. During a time when there seems to be a need to record everything through photos and videos, fixing
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What Are The Most Common Emergencies That A Dentist Has To Deal With?
Dental emergencies include tooth decay, gum disease, and a chipped tooth, to name a few. While good dental care and prevention are the best ways to maintain your oral health, knowing what to do in an emergency can help you avoid long-term damage. Do you know what the most common dental emergencies are, and how to
Read MoreIs a Root Canal an Emergency?
The root canal procedure–also called endodontic therapy–removes damaged and diseased tooth pulp, sealing and crowning the tooth to protect and support it. While this common dental treatment may be performed on an emergency basis, it is usually done more routinely to cure and prevent infection, prevent further enamel degradation, and relieve symptoms such as pain. Here’s more from your
Read MoreAt-Home Dental Care Tips Between Cleanings
Visiting a dentist helps with dental care, but what can you do between visits? Brushing your teeth is a great way to prevent dental problems. Maintaining excellent oral hygiene can reduce the risk of visits from dentists and overall bad breath by keeping gums clean. Read on to learn excellent tips on caring for your teeth at home.
Read MoreHow to know if you have a root canal infection and need to see a dentist
Dental decay can progress and reach the root canals, which can become infected. Once the bacteria reach the root canals, the infection can spread quickly. There is a chance that you could lose your tooth if you delay treatment. A root canal infection does not happen overnight, and infected pulp usually starts with a cavity or an
Read MoreCosmetic Dentistry: Which Is Best for You, Veneers or Crowns?
Veneers and crowns are two popular dental treatments to restore your smile. They both act as coverings to the tooth to improve its appearance and function. If you have a cracked, weakened, pitted, or misshapen tooth, you may be wondering which cosmetic dentistry option would be right for you: veneers or crowns? A skilled dentist can recommend the better
Read MoreIV Sedation Helps Patients Feel More at Ease During Their Dentist Office Visit
If you, like many people, are putting off having necessary dental work – or even just having a regular dentist appointment – because of an aversion to going to the dentist, to the rescue is intravenous (IV) sedation. IV sedation involves the use of a subtle and temporary sedative that keeps patients in a state of relaxation
Read MoreRoutine Dental Care Can Impact Your Overall Health
The mouth is particularly susceptible to infection because of its vulnerable position as an opening into the body. Because the entire body is interconnected, any oral infection may also infect other areas of the body if the virus or bacterium travels through the circulatory system. Dental infections have been linked to diabetes, heart disease, respiratory
Read MoreTooth Extraction Vs. Root Canal Treatment
Teeth that are damaged or infected are likely to cause a range of symptoms such as throbbing pain, swelling, and drainage of pus. The symptoms can be debilitating, and patients with this problem need urgent treatment. For teeth that are damaged or infected, there are two dental solutions that a dentist can provide: a tooth extraction or
Read MoreHow to Prepare Your Child for Their First Dentist Office Visit
General guidelines issued by The Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommend children have their first dentist office visit before they turn one. The purpose of such an early visit to the dentist is to check whether your child’s oral development is normal. Another important reason for this is to set your child on the right path to good oral
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