When it comes to timing treatment, dental professionals understand that patients may be experiencing financial stress, busy schedules, or dental anxiety. These are all real barriers to care. Sometimes, the dentist may even agree that watching and waiting makes sense. A problem arises when waiting happens without a plan — when “I’ll deal with it...
Haven’t been to the dentist in years? It’s actually pretty common. According to a 2022 survey from the American Dental Association, only 45% of the U.S. population had a dental visit in the past 12 months. The proportion was even lower among working adults aged 19-64—only 40% had gone in the last year. The reasons...
When a cavity is left untreated for too long, a traditional filling is not enough to remove the decay and repair the damage. In order to save the tooth, a dentist might suggest a root canal or a crown. The recommendation will depend on the extent of decay and the tooth’s structural integrity. A good...
When a dentist says a cavity is deep, many patients assume a root canal is the only option. In some cases, though, there is another treatment that may save the tooth’s natural nerve. This procedure is called pulp capping. Understanding how pulp capping differs from a root canal can help patients better understand their treatment...
These days, it’s hard to go a day without hearing about medications like Ozempic®, Wegovy®, and Mounjaro®. These GLP-1 drugs are becoming more popular and frequently prescribed because they are effective for helping patients manage diabetes and lose weight. Lots of patients take GLP-1s every week without trouble in their daily lives. But, GLP-1s can...
It’s not uncommon to hear kids grinding their teeth, especially at night. In fact, research has shown that up to 49% of children have pediatric bruxism—a condition characterized by grinding and involuntary clenching of the teeth. It usually happens during sleep, but some do it subconsciously while they’re awake. Teeth grinding in kids is fairly...
When patients see the sticker price of dental implants, they often wonder why they cost so much more than dentures or bridges. The answer is that unlike other tooth replacement options, dental implants look, feel, and function almost the same as the real thing—and can last decades if properly cared for. Here, we’ll explain why,...
Cavities are not an unusual dental issue; in fact, they’re one of the most common health problems worldwide. If you have a cavity, you may be worried about pain or discomfort associated with getting it filled. But there’s good news—with today’s advances in dental procedures, you will be able to get that cavity filled with...
Cavities, also known as “dental caries,” are often the first step toward more serious tooth decay. Dentists try to detect and treat cavities in the early stages, before they make their way deeper into the teeth, cause severe damage, and require more extensive treatments. If you think you or your child may have a cavity,...