After oral surgery to extract a tooth, it’s important that you take proper care of your mouth. Neglecting your mouth can leave you in pain or even lead to an infection. Following a simple recovery plan will ensure that your mouth heals quickly, keeping you free of pain. Just follow these easy tips the days […]
Is My Dentist Numbing My Mouth with Novocaine? Dentists use local anesthesia to ensure a patient’s comfort and safety during a dental procedure; however, the anesthetic being used is not Novocaine. Although we commonly refer to the injection we receive before getting dental work as “a shot of Novocaine,” dentists have not been using this […]
Are you using toothpaste that contains microbeads? Microbeads are small capsules that look like tiny spheres and are usually inside the paste. Despite the FDA’s approval, microbeads should not be in toothpaste for the use of consumers. Consumers who have been using toothpaste products containing microbeads for any period of time should return the product […]
Tooth sensitivity is a common condition that anyone can experience. It can mean anything from a mild twinge that lasts a few seconds to severe pain that lasts for hours. Those with less of the protective enamel on their teeth, which becomes eroded by acid in foods and drinks over time, are likely to experience […]
For more than 150 years, patients all over the world have been receiving amalgam (silver) fillings for their cavities. Even today, amalgam is commonly used. However, in recent years, certain concerns have been raised over the safety of amalgam. So, do the potential health risks of amalgam outweigh the benefits? If you’re one of the […]
As we swish this minty substance from cheek to cheek, in between our teeth and under our tongues, the tingly sensation we experience makes our mouths feel fresh and clean. But have you ever wondered what mouthwash actually does to help your teeth, other than leaving you with minty cool breath? Here are just […]
We’ve all experienced it before: We wake up refreshed and ready for our day when suddenly we notice our own bad breath… and this one is much worse than most. But there’s no need to worry, this bad breath is a natural result of the bacteria that builds up in your mouth overnight and is […]
Xerostomia, otherwise know as dry mouth, is a leading risk factor for tooth decay. Although it doesn’t cause cavities, it can definitely allow the decay process to progress much faster. Learn more about a few leading causes of dry mouth: Dehydration Our bodies are made of 55 to 60% of water so it is important […]
No time is a good time for tooth sensitivity and many of you have experienced discomfort in a crowned tooth when you least expect to have problems. There are several reasons why a crown might become sensitive. Learn more about what could be causing you this bothersome pain: Decay Contrary to popular belief, dental crowns […]
We understand that many of our patients interrupt their busy schedules to keep appointments with our office. Fighting to leave work and navigating traffic may not leave you with much time to brush your teeth but we hope that when you get here you will take a minute to get your smile dental-appointment ready. Clear […]