What is a Root Canal? What do you know about root canals? They tend to have a bad reputation and are well-known for being painful. But that isn’t always the case. A root canal is a dental procedure that removes the infected pulp from a tooth. A root canal is usually needed when there is… Read more »
What is a Root Canal? When a tooth is decaying past the point of a cavity, it can lead to a root canal. Under the enamel and dentin of a tooth, there is soft tissue known as pulp. This pulp contains blood vessels, nerves, and connectives tissues. When this pulp gets infected, you may need… Read more »
We all know we need to do it, yet few of us are hitting the 100% mark on the goal of flossing. Flossing can seem like an extra step that you only need to do when you have lots of food stuck in your teeth. But studies have shown that people who brush their teeth… Read more »
Good oral hygiene comes down to habits. If you have great oral hygiene it’s likely that you have had diligent oral care habits for most of your life. Kids traditionally do not have the best oral hygiene, but parents can encourage it. And the benefits of kids developing good oral hygiene habits can be exponential…. Read more »
As we come up on the holidays it’s hard not to daydream about all the delicious food we’re going to eat. Pies, cookies, cakes, chocolates, stocking stuffer candy, ciders and other sugary beverages… wait. That might mean some serious damage for our teeth. Sugary foods can lead to tartar buildup, decay, cavities, canker sores, and… Read more »
Whiter teeth are always desired. Everyone wants whiter teeth and with good reason – white teeth make us look younger, healthier, more attractive, and just overall better. Yellowing or stained teeth can be a huge hit to your confidence, while whiter teeth can make a difference for big events, photos, or just when you’re ready… Read more »
Very few people like to go to the dentist. It’s not that appealing to have sharp and shiny objects in your mouth. It can feel vulnerable to open up your mouth to be scrubbed by a stranger. The smells are strong and the grainy toothpaste is even stronger. It takes time out of your busy… Read more »
There are few people out there who wouldn’t like to brighten their teeth a few shades. White teeth make a person look younger, healthier, and much more attractive. Who wouldn’t want that? Our teeth become discolored over time, especially if we drink dark beverages like coffee, wine, soda, and dark liquors. If you use nicotine… Read more »
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