No matter how effectively you care for your teeth, no matter how consistent you are with your regular dental checkups, dental troubles are still only an accident away. Emergency dental services are services no one plans to undergo. That being said, if you find yourself dealing with a tooth that has been knocked loose, or… Read more »
Category: Dental Emergency
Quiz: Putting A Stop To Tooth Pain
Few situations can motivate a person to seek out their dentist like tooth pain. Discomfort can come from many different situations. If your discomfort is rooted in advanced tooth decay, you could be overdue for restorative work on a cavity. That pain indicates a threat to the tooth’s living tissue, which could eventually make extracting… Read more »
Restoring Your Smile After A Dental Injury
Do you know what to do in the event of a dental emergency? Unfortunately, a set of otherwise healthy teeth can be disrupted by physical trauma. If an injury has left you with a tooth that is cracked, broken, loosened, or knocked out, you should see your dentist as soon as possible. If the damage… Read more »
Everyday Habits That Can Harm Your Teeth
You may not put much thought into how your everyday habits are affecting your teeth, but certain behaviors can increase your risk for several oral health issues. Your choice of drink at lunch, or your habit of chewing on a pen when you are lost in thought, can harm your teeth. Regularly brushing and flossing… Read more »
How to Handle a Dental Emergency
Dental emergencies happen all the time, and fortunately, most of the time a dental emergency is not something to stress or panic about, because the situation can often be remedied quickly with your dentist. From lost teeth to damaged dental prosthetics, there are several forms of dental traumas that can cause you pain and discomfort… Read more »
Lose One to Save 100
Well, technically, lose one to save 31. Adults grow one set of permanent teeth that usually amounts to 32 (including the four wisdom teeth). Once the permanent teeth have erupted, they are the last teeth that will grow out of your dental ridge. Though adult teeth should be permanent, tooth extractions are often a necessity… Read more »
In Case of Emergency
Just because it’s a dental emergency doesn’t mean you should panic. On the contrary, keeping a cool head and acting calmly, but quickly, can help you save your smile in the face of an emergency. If your tooth suffers damage, or you develop a sudden, severe toothache and aren’t sure why, then you should visit… Read more »