While having a toothache is never any fun, dismissing it as “not that big of a deal” could be a...
When is a Root Canal Needed?
If you have pain while chewing, swollen gums, sensitivity to hot or cold, a chipped or broken tooth, or a...
How Long Does a Root Canal Procedure Last?
When people ask how long a root canal procedure lasts, they can mean one of two things: First, how long...
20 Frequently Asked Questions About Novocaine, Answered
Anyone who has had an involved dental procedure has probably had a local anaesthetic. The most common of these is...
June is National Candy Month! How to be Smart about Sweets and Dental Health
The National Confectioners Association has named June as National Candy Month. Kids everywhere might rejoice, but their parents will likely...
What Do I Do About a Poorly Done Root Canal?
Congratulations! You’ve survived a root canal procedure. Contrary to popular belief, root canal treatment isn’t nearly as painful as its...
Invisalign Trays Cracking: Patient Experiences, and What to Do
“What if my Invisalign cracks?” It’s a common question patients have. In fact, after we wrote about the phenomenon last...
Intraoral Scanners: The Cutting Edge of Dental Impressions
Technology in modern dentistry is constantly advancing. From the front office where digital patient records are replacing paper files to...
3 Secret Links Between Motherhood, Pregnancy, and Oral Health Hidden in All That Dental Marketing
There’s mountains of advice out there for expecting parents, and a lot of that information is either contradictory or has...
Periodontal Scaling and Root Planing—Are They Necessary?
Nearly half of adults over the age of 30 will be told by their dentist at some point that their...