What to Do When a Toothache Strikes

What to Do When a Toothache Strikes

TOOTHACHES CAN HAPPEN for a number of reasons. It’s important to know what to do about them, because they don’t always happen when the dentist’s office is open. Do you have a plan for how to deal with an after-hours toothache? Major Causes of Toothaches Tooth decay is...
How Can You Find Emergency Dentists?

How Can You Find Emergency Dentists?

Most people have no idea that emergency dentists are actually available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. There are many reasons why you may need the services of emergency dentists who can provide you with immediate dental care. If something happens to traumatize your...
Conquering Dental Anxiety

Conquering Dental Anxiety

EVEN THOUGH WE know, logically, that going to the dentist is a safe, normal, and important part of staying healthy, many of us don’t find it particularly fun to lie flat on our backs while someone pokes around our teeth and gums. For some people, the very thought...
Dental Bridges and Other Restoration Options

Dental Bridges and Other Restoration Options

Dental issues can impact every area of your life, dental bridges, dental crowns, dental implants, and high-quality dental care can help to improve your oral health, and how you feel about your smile. The right dental care can be a game-changer for you. Broken,...
Sugar, Its Many Aliases, and Your Teeth

Sugar, Its Many Aliases, and Your Teeth

WHAT COMES TO MIND when you hear the word “sugar”? Probably your favorite type of candy or dessert, maybe your favorite soda. You probably didn’t picture barbecue sauce, granola bars, flavored yogurt, or fruit juice, but all of these and plenty more foods you...
Gum Recession: Minimizing Your Risks

Gum Recession: Minimizing Your Risks

THE EXPRESSION “getting long in the tooth” refers to gum recession, but this oral health problem isn’t necessarily connected to age. Gum recession is when the edge of the gingival tissue moves away from the crown of the tooth, exposing the root. The reason we tend to...