TweetThere are a few types of anesthesia your dentist can give you during a procedure. Depending on your specific condition and treatment, a different type of anesthesia will be administered. You could receive local anesthesia or sedation and general anesthesia. These anesthetics will help give you a pleasant, pain-free procedure while you’re awake or asleep. [...]

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TweetDry socket, a more common term for alveolar osteitis, is a painful condition that affects the site of the tooth extraction. It occurs when a blood clot does not form properly or is dislodged. This happens after certain procedures such as getting your wisdom teeth pulled. Pain is always common after a tooth extraction procedure. [...]

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TweetA gingival graft, also called gum graft, is a procedure that covers exposed tooth root using grafted oral tissue from other regions of the mouth. Your teeth are surrounded by pink gingival and mucosa tissue. The tissue forms a barrier to protect the tooth from bacteria and the gingival acts as protection during certain things [...]

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TweetHalitosis, also known as bad breath, can significantly impact your life personally and socially. It is the third most popular reason for seeking dental help, so it’s quite common. It can affect your self confidence levels and the way people treat you. Most cases of bad breath originate in the mouth. Eating certain foods such [...]

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TweetIt’s been reported that about 50% of Americans do not see a dentist regularly and don’t receive proper dental care. 9-15% of these Americans do not go because of the fear and anxiety they have from seeing a dentist. This means that over 30 million people are not receiving adequate and necessary dental treatment, resulting [...]

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TweetA tooth abscess, also called root abscess, forms when pus is collected between the tissues of the jaw and an infected tooth root. It results from complications with tooth decay or a broken/chipped tooth. When there is an opening in the tooth enamel, bacteria can enter the tooth and cause an infection. This infection can [...]

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TweetDental implants can be a great alternative to dentures. They’re permanent, can be done for one tooth or all, and they look and feel the same way as your natural teeth would. Dentures, however, are removable, can be slightly uncomfortable, and impede in regular activity. Dentures can slip and move around in your mouth, preventing [...]

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TweetIf you have sensitive teeth, it can be hard to do regular, everyday things that some people take for granted. Drinking tea or coffee and eating ice cream can be very painful, causing you to avoid having your favorite food and drinks. If you suffer from sensitive teeth, there are a few options for you [...]

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TweetYou just had that dreaded, but very necessary, root canal. What do you do now? Pain and discomfort is common after a root canal and will eventually subside. If desired, it can be treated with over the counter pain medications such as ibuprofen. The medicine will alleviate swelling and sensitivity. Discuss this with your dentist [...]

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TweetThere are several options to choose from when it comes to getting a whiter, brighter smile. To do it yourself, most stores sell at-home tooth whitening kits that come with strips or mouth trays. If you want something that lasts much longer, dentists offer tooth whitening procedures that can be done in about an hour. [...]

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