My Tooth Hurts: 5 Possible Reasons
My Tooth Hurts: 5 Possible Reasons Toothaches are a widespread dental problem that can be very painful. This article will discuss the five potential causes of tooth pain: 1. Tooth Decay Tooth decay is a widespread dental issue that causes pain and distress. Bacteria...How Do I Know If Dental Implants Are Right for Me?
How Do I Know if Dental Implants are Right for Me? If you are one of 178 Americans who have lost at least one tooth (out of 335 million people) you probably have heard that the ideal replacement is a dental implant and you may wonder if you are a candidate. Brushing...Preventing Dry Sockets After a Wisdom Tooth Extraction
Preventing Dry Sockets After a Wisdom Tooth Extraction The last thing you need after wisdom teeth surgery is to develop a dreaded dry socket. A dry socket is a painful condition caused when the blood clot which normally forms in the area to protect and aid healing...Notable Signs of When a Root Canal Is Needed
Notable Signs of When a Root Canal Is Needed You have an idea of what many dental procedures are from their name. For example, a filling is a procedure where the dentist fills a small hole (cavity) in the teeth. But what is a root canal? What does it do? This isn’t so...
