A cracked or chipped tooth is a common dental issue. It can be caused from anything from a sports injury to biting down on a piece of hard food. Often times, pressure placed on teeth from chewing on ice, teeth grinding at night, or clenching your jaw can lead to small fractures in a tooth …
A tooth extraction is often the last resort for dentists. When at all possible, dentists look for ways to save a tooth either with dental fillings, crowns, root canals, or other procedures. That said, there are some situations where the only option is to remove a tooth and replace it. Obviously, this can be different …
Tooth loss is a common concern especially as we age. As kids, tooth loss is common and necessary. We all might remember how excited we were to hide a primary (baby) tooth under the pillow and wake up to some money left behind by a tooth fairy. But as adults, tooth loss is less of …
One common issue for many dental patients, is skipping the dentist for months or years at a time. Dentists recommend two visits per year because that limits that amount of time decay can progress unchecked. This means catching decay before it becomes cavities or catching cavities before they spread or go deeper into the tooth …
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For many reasons we might see a disconnect between our oral health and our overall health, but the two are actually closely linked. While we spend time at different physicians’ offices (dentists vs general practitioners) to discuss that health, your oral health impacts and is impacted by your physical health. How we take care of …
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Building healthy dental habits is extremely important at any age. While there is definitely an age where your child’s dental health is fully your responsibility, the transition to taking care of their own teeth can be a tricky one. We have a few pieces of advice on how to inspire your kids to brush and …
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The terms “filling,” “cavity,” & dental decay are sometimes confused and are used interchangeably. To protect your teeth, it is important to understand what cavities are, how they form, how they spread, and how they are fixed. Of course, the most effective way to prevent cavities from spreading and getting worse is to see your …
Flossing is one of the most important ways to take care of your teeth. We could all be flossing more frequently and more effectively, even dentists! When you floss your teeth, you are removing plaque and bacteria that your toothbrush cannot possibly reach. That is why one of the first questions you will always hear …
Whether you are an adult or a child, one thing you probably don’t want to hear at the dentist’s office is that you have a cavity. For kids, a cavity filling means a potentially uncomfortable return to trip to the dentist. Even with modern methods, there are sometimes pains associated with getting fillings and stress …
Finding a dentist for your entire family can be difficult. Not only do you want a dentist that takes your insurance and provides great services, but you want to make sure your kids are comfortable. One common issue for many kids is being afraid of the dentist, this can affect them for years and make …
