Everyone knows that great dental health is about more than just regular visits to the dentist. Healthy teeth require a consistent dental care regimen at home. Good habits include things like brushing and flossing, but your teeth’s needs extend beyond the bathroom...
For many people, dental problems can be a little bit scary. We use our teeth every day! When the stakes are that high, it is normal to worry from time to time, especially when you find yourself facing unexpected discomfort or other troubling symptoms. Fortunately, the...
Just the other day, the New York Times published an article that made the claim that flossing, despite being recommended by dentists and the American Dental Association for decades, lacked the evidence to warrant its perceived importance. The reason this article has...
You’ve probably heard the question “how often have you been flossing?” as many times as you’ve been to the dentist. Dentists don’t ask this question just to make conversation. Things like a good diet are important, and flossing is a critical part of oral healthcare...
Sometimes it can be hard to know when it’s appropriate to consider tooth pain an emergency. After all, tooth pain often comes and goes, and you don’t want to rush to the emergency dentist every time it flares up. If you or a loved one suffers from tooth pain, check...
Dental injuries in young children have the potential to affect their oral health for the rest of their lives. Have you ever thought about how dentists and endodontists treat damaged teeth in children that don’t have fully developed gums and/or teeth? In some cases of...