When it comes to timing treatment, dental professionals understand that patients may be experiencing financial stress, busy schedules, or dental...

8 Things to Expect When You Haven’t Been to the Dentist in Years
Haven’t been to the dentist in years? It’s actually pretty common. According to a 2022 survey from the American Dental...

Filling, Crown, or Root Canal? How Dentists Decide Which Treatment You Actually Need
When a cavity is left untreated for too long, a traditional filling is not enough to remove the decay and...

Replacing Old Amalgam Fillings: All Your Questions Answered
There’s a lot of conflicting information surrounding amalgam dental fillings, particularly about their safety. From 2017 to 2023 the use...

What to Expect When Getting Multiple Cavities Filled at Once
A dental appointment to get a single filling can be daunting, but hearing you need several cavities filled in one...

Pulp Capping vs. Root Canal: Saving the Nerve When Decay Is Close
When a dentist says a cavity is deep, many patients assume a root canal is the only option. In some...

Root Canal or Extraction: How Do I Decide When I’m In Pain Today?
The pain and discomfort of a toothache can make it difficult to eat, sleep, and concentrate. You want relief, and...

Same-Day Crowns: Are They Worth the Premium?
Dental crowns are a common and effective way to repair teeth that are cracked, broken, or weakened by decay. Traditionally,...

GLP-1 Medications: What Your Dentist Should Know
These days, it’s hard to go a day without hearing about medications like Ozempic®, Wegovy®, and Mounjaro®. These GLP-1 drugs...

