Category: Preventative Dentistry

What Helps Tooth Extractions Heal Faster?

Unfortunately, you may need to have your tooth pulled. But you can speed up the recovery period with these at-home care tips. Getting a tooth pulled is not something anyone looks forward to. Yet sometimes, a tooth extraction is the only option to prevent further infection in the mouth, remove troublesome wisdom teeth, or correct…

Is There a Gum Disease Treatment I Can Do At Home?

Home remedies can ease some symptoms of gum disease, but they are not a cure. See your dentist for treatment. Gum disease affects nearly half of all people over 30 to some degree, with 9 percent having the most severe form of this common yet serious dental condition. Treatment by a dentist can reverse the…

What Hurts Worse: Getting a Tooth Pulled or a Root Canal?

Are you hesitant to get a tooth pulled or have a root canal? Stop worrying! With anesthesia, an extraction or root canal is virtually painless. Your dentist has two options for treating a severely decayed or damaged tooth. You can either undergo a root canal or tooth extraction. Which one is performed depends on the…

Questions to Ask Your Dentist Before Getting Braces Removed

Braces give you straighter, healthier teeth. To keep them that way, arm yourself with the knowledge of what to do after the braces are removed. Finally! After months and years of waiting, your braces are getting removed. No longer will you see metal brackets on your teeth when you look in the mirror. Although you’ve…

Will I Get Side Effects from Dental Anesthesia?

Are you worried that your dental procedure will be painful? Fortunately, dental anesthesia helps take away all of the discomfort! Let’s be honest, dental work can hurt! And if you’re nervous about the prospect of a painful experience, you’re not alone. One study estimates between 10 percent and 30 percent of people feel anxious about…

What are the Different Types of Dental X-rays?

X-rays are often performed in a dental office so your dentist can assess the health of your teeth and gums. Are you visiting your dentist soon? Chances are you’ll get an X-ray. Dental X-rays are a standard diagnostic tool allowing dentists to see what is going on in your mouth. Your dentist will also perform…

How Can I Still Eat Apples With Braces?

When you get braces, you have to give up some foods, including whole apples. Luckily, you can still eat apples with braces. You just need to eat them the right way. When you got your braces, your orthodontist probably went over how to properly care for them, as well as a list of foods you…

Periodontal Disease Norman: Causes and Treatment

If you have a winning smile and are proud to show it off whenever you can, you obviously take great pride in the care of your teeth and gums to ensure your smile remains brilliant. It is likely that you have a great dental hygiene regimen that you stick to every day to prevent any…

How To Talk To Your Child About Sweets

At Smile Solutions, we are known for our unique dedication to pediatric dentistry. We have worked hard to achieve the strongest focus on a caring and understanding environment that strives to make children feel comfortable and safe, well beyond what our competitors engage in. As leaders in pediatric dentistry, we understand how important sugar is…

Does it Hurt When You Eat Cold Food or Ice Cream? Here’s What You Can Do

For all those people living in and around the Norman, Oklahoma area, if you have tooth sensitivity when you eat ice cream or drink a cold soda, you’re not alone. According to the Journal of American Dental Association, one in eight people experience momentary or lingering pain, also known as tooth sensitivity. Tooth sensitivity happens…