A dental crown is much like a bridge or filling, except it has its own specific job that neither of these options provide. Many people try to use crowns, fillings, or bridges as interchangeable terms, but this is an incorrect assumption as each are very different. A dental crown is an amazing tool and helps…
What Can You Do About Sensitive Teeth?
No one likes dealing with sensitive teeth. It makes it difficult to chew certain foods and enjoy cold drinks. Sometimes, it’s so painful that we can’t even enjoy certain activities. If your teeth are feeling overly sensitive, there are a few things you can do to combat this issue and remedy the problem. See Your…
Fun Apps to Improve Your Oral Hygiene
Sometimes, our health can take a backseat when it comes to our priorities. Whether that’s working out every day or keeping up on our very best oral hygiene, it can be left forgotten simply because it’s not at the forefront of our minds. Thankfully, in this world of ever-growing technology, there are a few ways…
Is Flying After Tooth Extractions Safe?
When it comes to tooth extractions, they’re truly not fun and can be a slight setback for a few days or even a couple of weeks. Each person responds differently to a tooth extraction which means that some may experience more pain or side effects than others. That being said, choosing to fly after a…
When Root Canal Therapy Is Necessary?
Sometimes, thing can happen to our teeth even if we’re more careful with our oral hygiene routine. Maybe we accidentally cracked a tooth while playing a sport or chewing on something harder. Minor hiccups like this can lead to an infection or inflammation in the pulp of our teeth which is when root canal therapy…
Common Issues With Permanent Teeth in Children
According to the National Children’s Oral Health Foundation, tooth decay is the number one issue that leads to chronic childhood illness.We tend to overlook issues with our toddler’s teeth because they aren’t permanent, right? Not only are baby teeth very important to a child’s development, but the state of a child’s baby teeth can also…
Nitrous Oxide Sedation
Sometimes, dental treatments may call for a type of sedation in order for pain to be limited during the procedure. However, there may also be instances where anxiety gets the best of you or your child and a sedative is needed to make it through the treatment. In many of these instances, nitrous oxide sedation…
What Can I Do About Painful Sensitive Teeth?
It’s common for teeth to randomly become sensitive or even painful from various issues. These issues can be as simple as the enamel being slightly worn away from the chewing surface or, as bad as a cavity. Whatever the reason, there’s are a few steps you or your dental professional can take to counteract the…
Ways to Care for Your Smile When You Have Dentures
Dentures are a wonderful option for those who have to have multiple teeth removed or repaired. However, when a patient gets dentures, they have to learn how to take care of them. This also means learning how to adjust their oral health routine outside of caring for the dentures. Natural Teeth Many patients who have…
What to do When Dental Crowns Feel Loose?
When we get dental work done, we don’t think about the issues that could arise down the road with it. Therefore, when issues pop up, we might panic a bit and wonder what our next step should be. Crowns are a sort of cap for a damaged or weak tooth. A crown restores a tooth…