Dental emergencies can happen when you least expect them – hence the name “emergency.” Car accidents, sports injuries, or a simple trip down the stairs can chip or break a tooth on impact. Before you respond in a panic, we wanted to provide a basic guide explaining what to do in a dental emergency. Plan…
Your mouth will be sore for a couple weeks after having your wisdom teeth removed. While this may tempt you to live on a liquid diet, the fact is that you can eat soft foods without increasing your pain levels. If you are getting ready to have your wisdom teeth pulled in the near future,…
Pregnancy transforms the female body in a number of ways. As your body adjusts to accommodate another human being, your mouth may go through a change all its own. It is important to take proper care of your oral health during pregnancy in order to ensure your smile shines bright after birth. Listed below is…
Children start losing their baby teeth around age 6, and their adult teeth do not fully come in until puberty. That leaves parents with about six years of teeth pulling to go through, and every child is a little different in how he or she reacts to pulling teeth. Eventually, you may need to get…
Your toothpaste has important impact on your oral health as a whole. While all toothpastes aim to provide the same service, some may be better suited for you than others. If you want to ensure that your teeth stay as healthy as possible, you need to make sure you have a good toothpaste product to…
In an effort to save money, a lot of people will choose to buy at-home teeth whitening strips instead of coming into the dentist for cosmetic bleaching. While these strips can in fact lighten your smile, the question is, are they worth the money? Is it better to spend money on home whitening kits than…
Getting your braces tightened is a not-so pleasant experience that most orthodontic patients dread. Whether you just got your braces on or you are at the tail-end of your straightening, you’re going to experience some discomfort for the first couple days after your tightening. Even people with invisible braces experience some pain whenever they switch…
With the summer quickly rolling in, it’s time to start prepping your smile for the months ahead. Changes in weather require changes in your oral hygiene and bodily health as a whole. To get the most out of the amazing weather to come, you need to know how to treat your teeth this time of…
Drinking water is important for your energy levels and overall bodily function. It keeps all of the systems moving in your body so you can do the things you need to do throughout the day. Now that the summer is coming around though, drinking water is more important than ever before. Let’s take a look…
Having trouble getting your child to brush his teeth? This is a common parenting dilemma that pediatric dentists strive to solve on a daily basis. If your child refuses to brush his teeth, it may be time to approach it from a new angle. Here are 5 fun ways to get kids to brush their…
