To keep your teeth and gums healthy, you need to be aware of, and use, the best dental best practices. These healthy habits can help you ward off tooth decay, infection, and gum disease, all of which can cause further health problems. Though you likely brush twice a day, floss occasionally, and visit the dentist…
Have you recently moved and need a new general dentist? Maybe you have new insurance and are looking for a dentist who is in-network with your plan. Or maybe you have just decided to find a new dentist that better suits your needs. No matter the reason you’re looking for a new dentist, there are…
As dental offices around the country begin to open back up for regular dental exams and cleanings, you might wonder what to expect. What procedures will your dentist have in place to ensure patient safety? How can you prepare for an appointment? Learn more about what you’ll find in dental offices after coronavirus and how…
Our teeth play a significant role throughout our day, from chewing our food to allowing for an aesthetically pleasing smile. For the most part, maintaining good oral hygiene like tooth brushing and flossing help prevent major dental problems. However, there are some common dental challenges that we may still encounter. Everyone struggles with dental issues…
Flossing every day is one of the most important dental habits you can have. It removes food that becomes lodged between your teeth and aids in cleaning your mouth. This habit also reduces the amount of plaque and bacteria buildup. Both may accumulate on your teeth, contributing to gum disease and cavities. Many people do…
Tooth sensitivity is a relatively common dental problem. This term refers to those who struggle with discomfort and/or pain when their teeth encounter specific foods or drinks at extreme temperatures. This pain is usually sharp and sudden, but temporary, as the pain shoots into the nerve endings of the tooth. The Academy of General Dentistry…
If you’ve watched live TV or any TV with ads, you may have listened to a dentist on a commercial talking about the importance of protecting your tooth enamel. It’s easy to fast forward past these commercials, but they may lead you to wonder, “What is tooth enamel?” When you come to the experts at…
Happy Root Canal Awareness Week! Perhaps you didn’t know such a thing existed. Maybe you did know but were unaware that this week was the week in question. Whichever is the case for you, it’s true. The American Association of Endodontists has declared that May 6th through the 12th is the 12th Annual Root Canal…
Regular visits to the dentist are part of staying healthy. According to the CDC, everyone should visit the dentist at least once a year to maintain a healthy mouth and strong teeth. It might be tempting to skip a dentist appointment now and then, but the importance of dental exams should outweigh that temptation. Since…
A root canal is a procedure dentists perform used to save an infected tooth. This procedure can prevent tooth loss by cleaning and disinfecting the canals within a problematic tooth. Then, a filling is permanently put into the hollowed-out tooth before topping it off with a crown to prevent a new infection from taking root.…