Is a root canal painful? It’s a popular question. The word “root canal” makes patients’ eyes bulge out and ears perk up. But really, a root canal is a routine procedure and shouldn’t have such a bad reputation. Here’s five facts to ease your mind before your procedure. Did you finally have the courage to …
As someone who has examined thousands of smiles, I say this with conviction: the difference between using an electric toothbrush versus a manual one is noticeable. Here’s eight reasons why you should add an electric toothbrush to your family’s back-to-school shopping list. Forty-seven seconds, one time per day. That’s the average time people spend brushing …
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When wisdom teeth erupt, it can be painful and distracting. So before your teen heads off to college for their first (or another) year, consider scheduling a dentist appointment to have their wisdom teeth evaluated. Here are four common reasons why they may be hurting in the first place. It’s that time of year again. …
Having professional teeth whitening treatment at your dentist’s office is a great and safe option. In-office professional whitening is efficient and highly effective way to whiten your teeth. It is a common requested procedure at my dental practice. However, there are other effective at-home methods to keep your pearly whites bright. Here’s how to whiten …
Are you experiencing a constant throbbing sensation in your mouth, or are your teeth extremely sensitive to hot or cold stimulus? If so, chances are you may need a root canal. Here are nine ways to determine whether or not you need a root canal to save your tooth. A root canal is needed when …
Whether your child fell off a bicycle or endured a blow from a bad pitch at baseball practice, when a young one cracks, chips or loses a tooth, it can be a frightening experience for parents. Here I lay out seven steps to take in case you run into this emergency. With warmer weather comes …
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A root canal is an attempt to save your tooth after your nerve has been exposed to bacteria from a crack, or irreversibly inflamed. But what causes the need for a root canal, and how can you prevent the procedure? Read my answers to these root canal FAQ’s and more. Did you recently schedule a …
As warm summer days start arriving, so does the need to keep your family hydrated. But choosing the wrong post-soccer game drink can lead to bad dental health. Check out these sports drink alternatives and dental health tips for you and your kids. Have you ever taken a look at the nutritional facts on a …
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When wisdom teeth hurt, you should visit your dentist for an evaluation, as they may need to be extracted. It may be because they’re impacted or erupting, but it could also be due to an infection called pericoronitis. Here’s more about pericoronitis and how to prevent it. Wisdom teeth are a third set of molars …
Do you need a dental crown, but don’t know the first thing about them? You’re probably wondering: why do I even need one? What are dental crowns made of? How much do dental crowns cost? Here I provide the answers to all those big questions. A dental crown is a tooth-shaped cap that is placed …
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