Not Just Pulp Fiction: The Truth About Dental Abscesses
What Is Dental Abscesses? Dental abscesses is an infection. There are two types of dental abscesses. A periapical abscess, which happens at the root of a tooth and a periodontal abscess which happens in the gum. A periapical abscess can occur when decay gets into the nerve chamber, killing the nerve and pulp tissue. Sometimes […]
Why do Some Dental Cleanings Cost More?
Not all dental cleanings are created equal. Find out why some hygiene appointments cost more than others and learn how you can save time and money in the dental chair. A “regular” dental cleanings is clinically called prophylaxis or a prophy cleaning and is a preventative measure to prevent periodontal disease. Dental cleanings includes removing […]
Keep Your Smile Boo-tiful This Halloween.
Here are some tips and tricks to make this year’s Halloween a treat for your teeth! With Halloween quickly approaching, the stores are already full of costumes and candy. If you have braces, Halloween can be like looking in the window of a haunted house – you want to go in, but you know you […]
Why Healthy Teeth Are So Important?
After you eat, sugar bugs go crazy over the sugar on your healthy teeth, like ants at a picnic. The sugar bugs turn the sugar into acids that eat away tooth enamel, causing holes called cavities. The sugar bugs also cause gingivitis, which is gum disease that can make your gums red, swollen, and sore. […]
Tooth Sensitivity Can Be a Real Pain
Do cold foods make your teeth feel like a hot mess? Do hot foods give your teeth the chills? You’re not alone. Read on for some tips to keep your mouth (and you) happy. Tooth sensitivity is a common problem, but you don’t have to suffer in silence. There are many treatments available that can […]
When Milk Doesn’t Do a Body Good: Calcium-Rich Alternatives for Strong Teeth and Bones
Calcium is an important mineral essential for the development and maintenance of strong teeth and bones. The FDA recommends getting between 1,000-1,200 mg of calcium every day depending on your age and activity level. In the past, cow’s milk was touted as the be-all and end-all way to get the calcium your body needed. But […]
Extractions Don’t Have to be a Pain
Extractions are necessary for many reasons. By following some simple tips, you can avoid many post-op complications and lessen your healing time to get back to normal as quickly as possible. If a tooth is cracked below the gum, has a root fracture, or is periodontally involved and can’t be saved, an extractions might be […]
What Is Scaling and Root Planing?
If you haven’t been to the dentist in a while or if you have difficulty sticking to a regular brushing and flossing routine, your hygienist or dentist might recommend root planing and scaling. While scaling and root planing might sound scary, scaling and root planing is simply a deep cleaning below the gum line to […]
What Exactly Is a Root Canal?
Root canal might get a bad rap, but they are one of many options to save your natural teeth. Thanks to advances in technology, they are more comfortable and successful than ever. Years ago, the mere thought of a root canal would cause people more pain than an actual toothache. But now, advances in digital […]
Raise Your Dental IQ: 10 Tidbits About Your Teeth
Here are 10 cool dental facts to help you wow your friends and family! You use your teeth to bite, chew, and maybe even engage in some ill-advised package opening. (Tsk, tsk.) Unless a dental is bothering you, you probably don’t give them a second thought. But there is so much more to your chompers. […]