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What to Do About Tooth Pain
If you’ve ever bitten into a cold, tasty ice cream cone or shoveled in a spicy plate of Indian food only to experience sharp, shooting pain in your teeth, you probably have some level of tooth sensitivity. And you aren’t alone. According to the Academy of General Dentistry, over 40 million adults suffer from this frustrating phenomenon. Usually, sensitive teeth respond most dramatically to extreme hot or cold temperatures, acidic or spicy foods, […]
Talking to the Dentist with Your Mouth Pried Open
Jimmy Fallon recently asked people to write in with their weirdest dentist stories. Fortunately, for most patients, the weirdest experience is the attempt at conversation in the chair. You know…the one where you try to answer detailed questions while having your mouth in the most awkward, wide open position.
Dentist: “So how are you enjoying your new job?”
Patient: “Aoinfsdklweruo asoidfaso.”
Dentist: “That sounds great.”
Here […]
Modern Dentistry
With so many current technological advancements happening in the dentistry world, patients will continue to see quicker treatments, shorter visits, and more accurate assessment of oral health concerns. Even better, these improvements will make dental treatments more affordable and accessible for all potential patients.
It seems this rapidly growing field is constantly evolving and reconstructing the way we view oral health. A future with fewer cavities and less painful procedures would be […]
What’s Up With Wisdom Teeth?
A Gum Stick a Day Keeps the Dentist Away
It’s hard to check out at the grocery store without eyeing the enticing display of snacks, candy and gum–all within arm’s reach! Although most of those options would not be approved by your dentist (or doctor), DO feel free to grab a package of gum. These days, they come in all sorts of flavors: mint, grape, tropical, watermelon, cinnamon and cotton candy, just to name a few. Here are some basic do’s and […]
Resolve to Change
The start of the new year is when most of us are(once again) making bold decisions to change and conquer negative patterns and behaviors that we battle and never quite seem to overpower. At the very top of the resolution list is one category that dominates year after year…improving our health. If your true goal is better overall health, then that means more than simply exercising. It means taking good care of the […]