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As you age, natural body changes make you more susceptible to certain health challenges. This is also true when it comes to your dental health; it’s important to be aware of these changes, whether it’s you or a loved one going through them. Here are some oral health considerations to keep in mind if you or your parent or other relative is past middle …
Although the thought of a root canal (also called endodontic therapy) might make your blood run cold, the truth is, most patients find them no more difficult than having a simple filling done. You will be numb for the procedure itself, and while you might be sore the next day, you should not have severe pain. If you’ve recently been told that you …
The holiday season: You might be picturing candles, a Christmas tree, stockings, gifts, family gatherings, and delectable foods. One thing that is not in your idyllic holiday picture is a toothache, lost filling or missing crown! Unfortunately, dental emergencies can and do occur at times, and occasionally, those times are the most inconvenient times …
When the weather dips, the incidence of colds and flu rises. In North America, peak cold and flu season takes place from November through March most years. While most adults get one or two colds per year, a sizable percentage will catch influenza, and a small percentage of these will have a severe enough illness that they end up in the hospital. Here …
If your dentist has suggested that you get a night guard to wear while you sleep, you might not understand why it’s so important. Particularly if you sleep alone, you may think that your nighttime teeth-grinding, also called bruxism, is not hurting anyone. Unfortunately, it can affect your teeth now and in the years to come. Here are a few reasons …
Developing a lump anywhere in the body can be a frightening experience, and finding a foreign bump in your mouth is no exception. While most of the time, lumps and bumps in the mouth have a simple explanation, any lump should always be checked by your doctor or dentist to rule out more serious causes. Here is a list of some common causes of lumps in …
It’s that time of year again! In just a few weeks, the kids will be out trick-or-treating and coming home with buckets of sweet, sticky treats that they’ll want to eat. Parents have differing philosophies on Halloween candy; some let the kids eat it all over the first week of November, and others ration it out, piece by piece, over the next month …
You might be in the position of needing to choose a new dentist. This can happen because you have moved, because your current dentist is retiring or relocating, or because you are simply ready to find a new office for any reason. Changing healthcare providers can be stressful, and finding a new dentist is no exception. Read on for some tips for making …
During many dental appointments, dental x-rays are taken. Do you know what the reason is, or the difference between different types of radiographs? Take a look at this guide to dental x-rays, then be sure to ask your dentist if you have any further questions. Bitewing X-rays Once or twice per year, many dentists like to take bitewing x-rays. These show …
There is a lot of information, including misinformation, circulating about fluoride. Some people think it’s harmful and others feel that if a little is good, more must be better. We’d like to lay to rest some common misconceptions about this naturally occurring mineral. Where Does Fluoride Come From? Fluoride is a mineral that is naturally present …