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…
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…
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…
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…
Whitening toothpaste is a pretty common product you can find in grocery and health food stores across many brands. Depending on the brand, you will find varying results. However, what about whitening toothpaste in general? Is it effective at truly whitening your teeth? If you’ve ever wondered this and aren’t so sure about using whitening…
Periodontal disease can be quite common among Americans. Depending on the severity of the disease, this will determine what treatment your dentist will suggest. There are various successful treatments for periodontal disease that are both non-surgical or surgical. Of course, your dentist will always suggest non-surgical options first since these are better for patients and…
Under certain circumstances, some dental procedures may require sedation be used. Some of these instances include bone grafting, wisdom teeth removal, etc. Many of the surgical treatments or procedures will involve sedation. Sedation dentistry is sometimes referred to as “sleep dentistry” and involves sedation medication in order for a patient to be asleep during more…
Not many of us put a lot of thought into the toothbrush we’re using. However, the type of toothbrush you use can actually make a pretty big difference in your oral health. For example, did you know that if you use a brush where the bristles are too hard you can wear away the enamel…
Having white teeth is a huge draw for many people in today’s society. A beautiful, white smile is a great thing to want since it definitely adds a lot more confidence to a person’s self-esteem. Not to mention, a white smile means healthy teeth and oral health overall. White teeth make for great photos and…
Having a gap in your teeth is a pretty common occurrence in many patients. Some don’t mind having a gap while others don’t like having it around and would like to fix it. There is a plethora of reasons why you may have a gap in your teeth and the majority of these gaps are…