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5 Things to Know About Root Canals
May is root canal awareness month. Although many people are already aware of root canals, there are lots of misconceptions about the treatment. For example, there is a nasty (and inaccurate) rumor that root canals are very painful.
Understanding Laser Gum Therapy and Its Benefits
If you have received a periodontal disease diagnosis, it is essential that you begin treatment right away because gum disease not only causes several oral health symptoms and problems but can also have a detrimental effect on the health of your body as a whole.
What to Do When You Chip a Tooth
Whether tooth decay, disease, medication side effect, or age has weakened a tooth or a tooth is strong and healthy, chips and breaks can and do happen. A tooth can chip when it accidentally hits the side of a drinking glass, when you bite into tough food, while chewing on hard objects, or as a result of an impact injury to the face.
Are Veneers Right for Me?
Dental veneers are an amazing way to revitalize the look of a person’s smile. However, there are some misconceptions out there about what dental veneers are, how they work, and what sorts of concerns they can address.
Dragon Breath? 6 Tips to Get Rid of Bad Breath
Everyone’s suffered from a case or two of bad breath. If you’re human (or any other species with a mouth) it’s unavoidable. However, with the right oral care, you can take steps to keep your breath as fresh as possible and prevent it from smelling excessively foul.
Do I Need Emergency Dental Care?
Generally speaking, if you need professional care to alleviate pain, stop oral bleeding, or save a tooth, then you might need to see a dentist for emergency dental care. However, it can sometimes be tough to tell whether or not a dental problem is an emergency.
How to Improve Your Dental Health
Poor dental health not only causes local problems such as tooth pain and bleeding gums, but it can also have a negative effect on the health of your whole body. In fact, gum disease, which can arise as a result of poor oral hygiene, has been correlated with several systemic health problems including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, dementia, reproductive health problems, and more.
What are Wisdom Teeth?
A person with a full set of wisdom teeth set deep in the skull bones might have just one or two actually erupt once the jaw is fully grown.
What Are the Tools in the Dentist's Office?
Getting better acquainted with things like the processes and tools used during regular dental cleanings and examinations, and even during other types of dental appointments, can help ease this anxiety, making for a more pleasant and better-informed dental care experience.
How to Keep Your Teeth Healthy During the Holidays
Who doesn’t love all the sweet treats, snacks, and festive drinks that accompany the holiday season? While all of these treats taste great and are a big part of the festivities, they can wreak havoc on your teeth, if you’re not careful.
