Some people do what they can to avoid the dentist, but often times avoiding the dentist is worse than actually going to the dentist. The fact of the matter is, a trip to the dentist can save you thousands of dollars and a considerable amount of pain. Purposefully avoiding treatment…

Temporomandibular joint pain (also known as TMJ disorders) is caused by the sliding joint that connects your jaw to your skull. This, in turn, causes inflammation in the joint and the surrounding muscles. It is among the types of pain disorders that can be treated by a dentist as opposed…

The dangers of untreated gum disease are likely more severe than you think. Not only will gum disease wreak all sorts of havoc on your teeth and mouth, it can increase your chances of having heart and lung problems as well. Your mouth has direct access to all the most…

Injuries directly to the teeth are a common part of being involved in sports. They can also occur during violent encounters, car accidents, or just from missing a step on your way up the stairs. Regardless of how it happened, dentists can treat several common traumatic injuries, replacing lost teeth,…

Why do dentists encourage flossing daily? Because it is one of the best methods we have to prevent gum disease. Flossing can get rid of tartar that has accrued near the surface of the gumline preventing it from getting underneath the gumline where it can do significantly more damage and…

In addition to brushing and flossing, remineralization is a great way to strengthen teeth that have been damaged due to everyday life. The best part is that the body accomplishes much of this on its own. You just need to encourage it. In this article, we’ll discuss how. The Demineralization…

Choosing a dentist is a bit like choosing a life partner. You want someone who you can trust. It’s true that coming to the dentist isn’t among the most comfortable or enjoyable of situations, but you know that the work they do is important and you’ll be left in a…

A root canal is a procedure involving the removal of infected pulp and the cleaning and disinfecting of the tooth. The tooth is then sealed to prevent future infection. But what happens if this procedure goes wrong? Root canals can go wrong for any number of reasons. The infection can…

There are real benefits and risks to using fluoride, so in this article, we’ll try to separate the science from the myth and give you a real sense of what fluoride is and how it works. Why Is There Fluoride in Drinking Water? Fluoride occurs naturally in soil, water, and…

Dental X-rays aren’t necessarily the most pleasant of experiences. In fact, they’re rather uncomfortable. Not quite as uncomfortable as a needle in your gums, but still uncomfortable nonetheless. The question then becomes: How often should you have your teeth X-rayed? Well, there are just some things that you can see…