Don’t believe everything you read online: root canals do not cause health problems. A root canal is probably one of the most misunderstood and feared dental procedures. Due to misinformation circulating the Internet, people negatively perceive the procedure and may avoid undergoing a root canal altogether. One such myth is that root canals cause health…
Dentures can improve your speaking, allow you to eat a wider variety of foods, and boost your confidence, but there are some problems you should keep an eye out for. According to the American Dental Association, 36 million Americans don’t have any teeth — and nearly a hundred million more are missing at least one…
You know that you should clean your dentures before bed. But what happens afterward? Here’s everything you need to know about storing your dentures. No one has to live with missing teeth, not when there are so many methods to replace lost teeth. Modern procedures effectively restore smiles, and one of the most common methods…
Your braces are finally off. But now you need a retainer to keep your teeth straight. After years of wearing braces, you’re finally getting the metal wires removed so you can see your new straighter smile. Great! Although you’re happy to be done with orthodontic work, you may not be as thrilled to hear that…
Getting a tooth pulled rarely causes complications, but in case of a bone infection, here’s what you need to know. A tooth extraction is one of the most commonly performed dental procedures today. Although your dentist will make every effort to save a tooth, you may need to have the tooth pulled because it is…
Nobody wants to get a tooth pulled. But a surgical removal might save your oral health. Your dentist will always take every measure to save a tooth. Fillings, crowns, and root canals are all procedures to help you avoid extraction, as they keep most of the tooth intact. But a surgical tooth extraction may be…
You don’t have to wait to see your dentist to determine if you have a cavity. Know the signs and get treatment as soon as possible. Cavities are one of the most common dental problems in the U.S. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 26 percent of adults have an untreated cavity.…
A long time ago, wisdom teeth served a purpose. Today, they can lead to problems if there isn’t enough space to grow or if they come through in the wrong position. A standard dental procedure is getting wisdom teeth pulled. But what are wisdom teeth, and why do we have them? Wisdom teeth are your…
Everything from the weather to hormones can trigger migraines, but did you know that dental issues can also cause migraines? According to the Migraine Research Foundation, a billion people globally suffer from migraines. Though some use the words migraine and headache interchangeably, headaches are actually symptoms of migraines. Headaches can be unpleasant, are generally short-lived,…
Keeping your toothbrush in good condition is essential for good dental hygiene. Here’s how you can make sure your toothbrush gets the job done! Properly caring for your toothbrush is almost a no-brainer. But how exactly do you maintain your toothbrush? We hear of so many different methods — including a few common myths —…