When bacteria are able to get inside and infect the interior of the tooth, an endodontic abscess can form, in the bone around the roots, full of infected pus. Sometimes, there are few symptoms of an endodontic abscess, but patients commonly suffer one or more of the...
A healthy diet is an integral part of fantastic dental health. On average, Americans drink an average of 44 gallons of soda every year. That’s almost four gallons a month. On the flip side, the average water consumption per person in the United States is 54 gallons,...
Are you one millions of Americans that have anxiety about visiting the dentist? Don’t let it become a reason to let your oral health suffer. Though daily brushing and flossing are critical practices for protecting your teeth, regular cleanings and checkups are...
Proponents of Eastern Medicine, particularly Chinese Medicine, may not specifically suggest that patients suffering from tooth infections avoid getting care from a licensed dentist, but they don’t always recommend it either. Traditional Chinese Medicine is more likely...
It seems like a lot of emphasis is placed on what foods you should avoid if you want to maintain a healthy state of oral health. Less attention is paid to the foods that you can incorporate into your diet to make your teeth stronger and your gums healthier. Here’s our...
How long it takes to recover from a root canal varies from patient to patient, and depends on: The state of the tooth and the nerve prior to performing the root canal; and What if any infection is present before or after the treatment. The good news is that the root...
