As with any medical provider, it is important to find a dentist that you feel comfortable with and whose judgment you trust. You want to find someone who you can communicate well with and who has provided effective treatment for you in the past. Every dentist has their own approach and technique and it can …
Each year there are thousands of reported dental emergencies across the country. These emergencies mostly affect people between the ages of 18 and 44 years old and range in level of seriousness. When a dental emergency does happen, it can be helpful to know what to look for and how to best handle the issue …
We are not sure what causes them exactly, but we do know that canker sores can be distracting and painful. They are the small, shallow ulcers that show up in our mouths often making it difficult to eat or even talk. Canker sores are known to appear after eating acidic foods such as lemons, oranges, …
Because our individual smiles tell everyone we come in contact with so much about us, it’s no wonder that we want to keep them looking bright and cheerful as much as possible. Our smiles and our teeth are also an important part of our self-esteem. Many people want to take good care of their smiles, …
For many people, fear of the dentist is a very real thing. It can cause great anxiety and apprehension even if it is for a routine check up or cleaning. Some people dread their upcoming dentist appointment for weeks. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Here are some things that you can do …
If you have chosen to use Invisalign retainers and braces to help with the realignment of your teeth, then you now have in your possession one set of several clear retainers that you will wear over the next coming months. To ensure that these retainers work properly, it is important to take good care of …
In a survey conducted in 2009, a large group of people were asked what age they should bring their children in to see a dentist for the first time. The average answer was 2.5 years old. This may seem like a logical answer. After all, before this age, children barely have any teeth, let alone …
Hopefully everyone is seeing his or her toothbrush at least twice every day. You would think that when it is something we look at so frequently we would be able to easily tell if it is worn out or needs to be replaced. The problem with toothbrushes is, it is what we can’t see with …
It is very difficult to forget the pain and agony that comes with a tooth abscess. If you or if someone you are close to has ever experienced an abscess, you will understand why it should be taken seriously and why it is important to seek immediate treatment. What is an Abscess? When bacteria begin …
Do you grind your teeth? Do you have frequent headaches or stiffness in your jaw when you try to eat? This is the most common sign of a condition known as bruxism and affects about 10% of all adults. Teeth grinding may happen while you’re awake during the day, but mostly happens in the night …
