Knowing what to do during a dental emergency can help you manage things until you are able to see a dentist. It’s especially important to control swelling, manage discomfort, and save broken teeth or teeth fragments for possible reinsertion later. It’s also a good idea to invest in a dental first aid kit.
You feel it when you drink your coffee or eat ice cream. Your teeth are more sensitive to hot and cold than they used to be. Maybe you even avoid the foods and drinks you enjoy because of it. But why are your teeth sensitive to begin with? Does that mean something is wrong? Get the answers to your questions about sensitive teeth from your emergency dentist. (more…)
Besides your oral hygiene habits at home, the American Dental Association recommends you visit your dentist at least twice a year for a cleaning and checkup. If you were among the one-third of adults who did not schedule an appointment last year, there is no better time than now to recommit to a healthy smile. At the start of the year, your dental benefits reinstated, allowing you to get the affordable care you need to keep your teeth and gums healthy.
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Happy New Year! Have you made any resolutions? This time of year, you may find yourself making positive health related goals to better yourself. Whether it’s exercising more or eating better, these health goals can have a real impact on your overall wellbeing. However, one part of your health is often forgotten during this time of resolutions: your oral health. Keep reading to see why you should make routine visits with your dentist one of your resolutions for 2019.
With winter officially here, even the healthiest of people are getting hit with cold and flu symptoms. Sniffles and coughing can be distracting, so most people may not be thinking about their oral health. But did you know having a cold or flu can affect your mouth, too? Read on to learn 5 helpful flu season tips on how to keep your teeth and gums healthy during this heightened time of sickness.
