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Why Bad Teeth Shouldn’t Keep You From Going to the Dentist
September 28, 2018
Some dental fears and anxieties come from traumatic experience or anxiety that permeates other parts of your life. But there are some fears that have more to do with potential judgment and shame than anything else. If you’re ashamed or embarrassed by what your teeth look like, you might not want to see a dentist. […]
What to Do if Your Tooth Falls Out
September 18, 2018
When a tooth falls out or gets knocked out of your mouth, this is called, in dentist-speak, an avulsed tooth. It’s one of the most serious dental emergencies you might face for multiple reasons, primarily because permanent teeth don’t grow back as baby teeth do. If your tooth can’t be fixed, you’ll have to decide […]
The Known Side Effects of Dental Sedation
September 12, 2018
For the majority of patients, dental sedation is perfectly safe and they experience few or no side effects when they use it. This is why it’s a great option for people who have invasive procedures, dental work that takes a long time, or who are afraid of the dentist. No drug or medication is perfect […]
6 Reasons Not to Leave the Country to Get Dental Implants
September 6, 2018
When you need major dental work like dental implants, the cost can seem overwhelming at first. You’ve probably heard the horror stories of tens of thousands of dollars for dental work. Going out of the country to get the work done might start sounding like a good option. Always be careful of anything that sounds […]
What is Gum Disease?
August 28, 2018
Your mouth hurts every time you eat, and your gums bleed whenever you brush. Worst of all, you’ve lost a tooth and now wonder if you’re going to need dental implants. What is going on? There’s a good chance you’re suffering from gum disease. If you haven’t talked to your dentist about it, now is […]
What to Expect if You Have an Abscessed Tooth
August 23, 2018
When you’re trying to decide if an ache or pain is a real dental emergency, nothing is clearer than an abscessed tooth. Between the excruciating pain and the swelling or fever, you’re going to know something is wrong almost immediately. When the pain and discomfort get bad enough, you shouldn’t hesitate to get care and […]
15 Facts About Dental Sedation
August 15, 2018
When you’re afraid to go to the dentist, you might think you don’t have any options but to avoid it all together or go even though your knees are knocking. The truth is that dental sedation helps a lot of people get the care they need and keep their teeth, gums, and mouth healthy. If […]
4 Reasons Why You’re Afraid of the Dentist
August 8, 2018
Not everyone is afraid of the dentist, but a lot of people are, and it impacts their oral health every day. The things to be afraid of sometimes seem endless: drills, pain, needles, doctors, blood, having someone poking around in your mouth. You don’t have to feel bad about your fears and anxieties, but you’ve […]
Switching from Dentures to Dental Implants: What You Need to Know
August 2, 2018
You’ve had your dentures long enough to know they’re not working for you. You were unsure about dental implants at first, but now you think they might be exactly what you need. Is it possible to switch from dentures to dental implants? How does it work? Whether you’re just now exploring the idea or you’ve […]
What to Do if You Chip Your Tooth
July 25, 2018
Is your chipped tooth a dental emergency? It depends. A minor chip that causes no pain needs less care than a large chip that causes excruciating pain. Whether you need to get to the dentist immediately or whether it can wait until Monday depends on a lot of factors including how your tooth was chipped and […]
