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Ask almost anyone who has lived through it, and they will say that it did not take long for wisdom tooth pain to get on their nerves. Diagnosing the root cause of tooth pain is the best way to relieve it, and when it comes to wisdom teeth, the tooth is usually impacted. Having a… Read More »

With age comes many unwanted health-related problems, including dental health. This becomes one pervasive problem that typically arises in people age 30 and up but can happen sooner.  In fact, according to the World Health Organization, it is estimated that over 3.5 billion people globally are affected by oral diseases. Oral disease is not just… Read More »

Anyone who has ever had a tooth replaced by a crown knows it can be a pretty painful process. Also, it is necessary to know the best foods to eat and the ones to avoid after getting a tooth crown. When a dentist places a crown, the survival rate of that tooth, known as pulp… Read More »

While having a tooth pulled permanently is not an ideal situation, sometimes an extraction is necessary to preserve or improve dental health.  Dentists and oral surgeons perform tooth extractions for a number of reasons. For many patients, wisdom teeth removal is the first extraction experience. Other circumstances potentially requiring tooth extraction include deep decay or… Read More »

Proper oral hygiene is vital to your overall health and wellbeing. When neglected, it can lead to several oral health concerns, including gingivitis and cavities. While gingivitis can be treated at home with correct daily brushing and flossing, many dental patients find themselves asking how to reverse cavities as well.  Can cavities be reversed without… Read More »

Numbness from anesthetics after dental work is common, and it can be frustrating to experience a numbness that won’t go away.  A report updated by the CDC in April 2021 states that more than 25% of people have untreated dental conditions. Many of these cases are due to fears associated with anesthetics.  Some patients will forgo… Read More »

Everyone knows what pain from a toothache feels like. It can be uncomfortable enough to keep a person up at night and make it difficult for them to eat or even smile.  Most people would think a cavity in the tooth would be the creating the pain. But surprisingly, for many people who experience tooth… Read More »

It is no secret crooked teeth are a source of shame and ridicule for children and adults alike. Very few people were born blessed with perfectly straight teeth. Even the ones fortunate enough to have great teeth can sometimes end up with misaligned teeth. That said, having crooked teeth is not something to ignore. Besides… Read More »