Conscious Sedation
Blog Highlights: Some dental procedures require conscious sedation In order to administer sedation, your dentist must have special training Conscious sedation does not leave any lasting effects Some dental procedures require conscious sedation. Typically, sedation is reserved for more severe and invasive procedures, like those performed by an oral surgeon. Occasionally, as with all medical […]
Acidic Foods and Teeth: What to Avoid
Blog Highlights Foods with high levels of acidity can cause the enamel of your teeth to erode over time There are several foods that you should avoid eating by themselves Other than visiting your dentist it is imperative that you maintain a healthy dental regime Many foods that are considered “healthy” and help […]
Tongue Problems and Basic Oral Function
Blog Highlights A healthy, strong tongue is important for comfortable, easy daily life You can prevent most tongue problems by maintaining good dental hygiene Bad breath is a common, non-life threatening condition that points to a tongue problem A healthy, strong tongue is important for comfortable, easy daily life. Without a well-functioning tongue, you may […]
Our Guide to Halloween
Blog Highlights Caries or cavities are often caused by long exposure to sugary or sour substances Monitor how much candy you and your family consume Remind your children to brush their teeth twice a day Halloween: a favorite holiday among children; a dentist’s worst nightmare. Candies, chocolates, and sugary sweets will fill bowls and bags […]
Your Teeth at Halloween
Blog Highlights Teeth are particularly susceptible at Halloween because of the enormous amounts of sweets After your night of eating sweets, take the time to thoroughly brush your teeth Have fun this Halloween, but don’t forget to take care of your teeth Halloween is just around the corner and with it a whole host of […]
A Knocked-Out Tooth (Avulsed Tooth)
Blog Highlights A knocked-out tooth is a serious emergency for permanent teeth The most important thing to do when trying to save an avulsed tooth is to keep it wet A tooth is more likely to be saved if you can get to your dentist within an hour of the accident If one of your […]
Dental Emergencies
Blog Highlights Tooth pain can be caused by a number of things If an injured area becomes infected and is left untreated, the infection can spread to other parts of the head If you’re in pain, it’s an emergency Tooth pain can be caused by a number of things such as hot or cold foods, […]
Canker Sores (Aphthous Stomatitis or Recurrent Mouth Ulcers)
Blog Highlights Canker sores are unsightly and painful round sores that develop in your mouth Doctors and dentists are still not sure what causes canker sores Occasionally canker sores may be misdiagnosed Canker sores are painful round sores that develop in your mouth. About 50% of people will experience a canker sore at one point […]
