It is common knowledge that the human body is mostly water. As such, it makes perfect sense that drinking water is great for your health. When you are hydrated, all…
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Patients sometimes ask, “Why does my tooth hurt after a root canal?” It is a reasonable question. Today, root canal procedures are virtually painless. It can be a little disarming…
Cracking a tooth is, unfortunately, much more common than many patients expect. Although dental injuries are common when participating in activities like contact sports or anything else that might result…
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…
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…
Growing older should be a pleasant process, one that joyfully celebrates of your accomplishments. However, as the years go by, patients often come to face new and potentially unexpected health…
A cracked tooth can cause intense, immediate discomfort. Patients note a variety of symptoms, including erratic pain when chewing or when the tooth is exposed to temperature extremes. The pain…
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…
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…
We understand most people would prefer to never meet us, at least in the case of needing a root canal. For these people who would prefer to avoid such treatment,…