One minute you are streaming the new season of your favorite show, enjoying a bag of popcorn. And then it happens – you bite down and feel part of a tooth break off. Depending on how much of the tooth is salvageable, you may be able to save it with a crown. But when the…
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Do Root Canals Cause Health Problems?
A root canal is a dental procedure that is performed to save decaying, infected, or injured teeth. This is a common procedure for a cracked tooth or a deep cavity that often causes pain. Like any invasive dental procedure, a root canal is done with anesthesia. You may feel mild discomfort for a few days…
Differences Between a Dentist and an Oral Surgeon
Depending on your dental needs, there often can be some confusion on whether to visit your dentist or an oral surgeon. Although some of the treatments offered by both may overlap, the two professions are in fact very different. Therefore, it’s beneficial to make the distinction between the two to ensure you receive the care…
Five Questions to Ask Your New Dentist
Your relationship with your dentist is one that ideally should last a lifetime. So before you commit to a dental practice, it’s important to do your homework. Start by creating a list of questions to ensure the services your perspective dentist offers is a good fit for you and your family today, and for any…
Causes of Oral Cancer
Cancer is the growth of abnormal cells anywhere in the body. Oral cancer refers to abnormal cell growth in any part of the mouth. Oral cancer refers to cancer cell growth anywhere in the mouth including the lips, cheeks, and tongue. The early stages of oral cancer may be challenging to recognize because the cancer…
Pregnancy and Dental Care
Many women who are pregnant – and tired of visits to the OB/GYN, touring maternity wards, finding a pediatrician, etc. – opt to skip the dentist. They may simply not want “one more appointment,” or they may have misguided fear for their fetus. In actuality, the dentist’s appointment is one visit that pregnant women should…
Oral Cancer Facts and Treatments
According to reports, there is at least one death every hour attributable to oral cancer. Because the mouth is primarily closed and damp, it is a fantastic place for infections to fester and cancer to take hold. Oral (mouth) cancer can occur on the lips, tongue, gums, insides of the cheeks, the roof of the…
The Pros and Cons of Dental Implants
Dentures used to be the best option for getting a perfect smile despite having a few lost teeth. Dentures are removable, but permanent fittings – dental implants – have become an incredibly popular option in cosmetic dentistry. Let’s take a look at the pros and cons of dental implants to help you decide whether it…
Dental Care and Pregnancy
When you’re pregnant, you can expect every week to be filled with an appointment of some kind. Whether it’s with your obstetrician, dietician or even midwife, the focus remains on your best health and that of your baby. So, mother-to-be, when is your next dentist appointment? Believe it or not, when you’re pregnant, dental care…
What Is Gingivitis?
Gingivitis starts innocently enough along the gum line, however once it turns into periodontal disease you can expect the entire mouth to be affected. Here is what you need to know about gingivitis – its causes, symptoms, and what you can do to prevent it. Causes of Gingivitis A traditionally prescribed dental care plan includes…
