Bleeding gums are a common sign that you might have gum disease or other oral issues. But that isn’t always the case. In fact, there are many causes of bleeding gums from diet to event pregnancy. In this article, we will discuss the different reasons gums might bleed when brushing and flossing your teeth. Of …
Bad breath is a common concern for many people. It can be off putting to coworkers, friends, and other people in the vicinity if you have consistently bad breath. While it is normal for breath to temporarily smell different (potentially due to something you recently ate that is aromatic or due to not brushing your …
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 …
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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Dental insurance can be quite helpful for seeing your dentist twice a year for exams and cleanings as well as handling some bigger and more complex procedures like fillings, root canals, and more. But not everyone has dental insurance, and not all dental insurances cover every procedure. If you are worried that someone in your …
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A dental implant is one of the best solutions for an adult tooth. Of course, whenever possible it is every dentist’s goal to prevent the loss of a tooth but if one is knocked out in an injury and cannot be re-implanted or needs to be extracted due to severe decay, an implant is a …
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As kids, we might have looked forward to losing a tooth. A lost tooth meant we were growing up and meant a visit from the tooth fairy. But as adults, a missing tooth can present both cosmetic and dental problems. When a tooth falls out due to decay, old age, or an injury, there are …
Many parents do not bring their children in for their first dental visit until they are two years or older. However, most dentists recommend seeing kids at a much earlier age. Many parents assume they should wait until their child has more teeth before they bring their child to the dentist. However, dentists actually recommend …
“Dental Emergency” can be a bit of a vague term for some. As emergency dentists, we want to make sure patients know what constitutes a dental emergency and what you should do when an emergency happens. Some dental issues require you to make an immediate appointment while some require you to make an appointment in …
