Brushing your teeth at least twice a day is crucial to your oral hygiene, and doing it after every meal is even better. Taking care of your teeth gives you the confidence to face the world. Who doesn’t want a set of sparkling white smile? For you to achieve the smile you desire, brushing your teeth daily is not adequate. You will need to go beyond traditional brushing to achieve optimum results. Read More»
If you recently had braces put on your teeth (or if you plan to get them in the near future), one of your major concerns may be oral care routine changes. Will you need to do some things a bit differently while wearing braces? The answer is ‘yes’, but the good news is that the changes can be quite easy to implement if you know what to do. Read on to learn about the changes that you’ll need to make while wearing braces. Read More»
The falling temperatures of Autumn are a welcome relief after the hot days of summer. However, for some people, this change of season brings with it aching teeth! You have not experienced this seasonal sensitivity before, but this year you are noticing that the colder it gets, the more pain you feel in your mouth. There are several reasons why teeth hurt when it gets colder, so use this information to find out why it is happening to you, and what you can do about it. Read More»
It is a no-brainer that technology is impacting the field of dentistry in so many positive ways. One of the big game-changers is digital technology. This kind of technology is critical to enhancing patient experience and outcomes because it has a number of worthy applications in the dentistry profession. Here is a look at some of the ways in which tech-savvy dentists are using digital systems to improve service delivery to their patients. Read More»
A periapical abscess is described by the MSD Manual as an area of pus at the root of a tooth, caused by an infection that begins in the tooth and spreads outward. This is in contrast with the perhaps more well-known periodontal abscess, which begins in the gum tissue. Periapical abscesses can be very painful, and can also be dangerous if allowed to spread into the jaw and surrounding tissues. They are one of the most common reasons for an emergency dentist visit due to the pain involved. Read More»