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Don’t worry, your dentist and oral hygienist know that x-rays aren’t the most enjoyable experience, so they’re hurrying to get it over with as quick as possible. But there’s not a whole lot that can be done about that scratch in the back of your throat that started at exactly the moment you bit down… Read More
What makes a great smile? You just know one when you see it, right? Because, technically, cosmetic dentistry addresses things like the occlusal plane, incisal edges and demineralization marks. But all you really want is that straight, white, beautiful smile! So, maybe “smile makeover” is an easier way to say all that? Which makes perfect… Read More
If you’ve ever wondered how it’s possible for every celebrity and movie star to have perfect smiles, well, it’s not because they all continued to wear retainers after getting their braces off. (Although the responsible ones, with the best smiles, wear their retainers!) The truth is that a lot of those movie stars didn’t have… Read More
Too hot? Too cold? Both? Everybody experiences tooth sensitivity at some point or another because it’s one of the most common dental conditions and, well, ice cream is awesome. But how do you know if your tooth sensitivity is not a big deal or a very big deal? What can you do about tooth sensitivity?… Read More
As much as it stinks to get braces as a teenager – no more candy! – orthodontics become even more complicated when you’re an adult. Adults have to deal with the same issues as teenagers, like bread getting stuck everywhere after you take a bite of a sandwich, but there’s also additional inconvenience and self-consciousness… Read More
Headache? Probably just a cold. Neck ache? Must’ve slept on it wrong. Earache? Hopefully not another sinus infection. Waking up with any of these symptoms isn’t the best start to the morning, but you don’t think much of it. You definitely don’t assume it’s temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD)! Even when you finally ask your dentist… Read More
Look out for mouth guards this March. While you’re cheering on your favorite team in the NCAA Tournament, pay attention to a player after a particularly bad call. He or she might throw a dirty look at the referee initially, but once the fans react to the call on the jumbotron then a dirty look… Read More
Manual toothbrushes have been king of the toothbrush kingdom since 1938. That’s when the first toothbrush to use nylon for bristles instead of hog’s hair was introduced. It was called “Doctor West’s Miracle Toothbrush.” We’re still using manual toothbrushes today, so they did something right. But now Philips Sonicare toothbrushes are threatening to take the… Read More
The dreaded shot. The dreaded drill. The dreaded puffy face. As if the cavity itself wasn’t bad enough, you have to go get the thing fixed. Ugh. Luckily, there’s another option these days. Laser dentistry can fix cavities without all the painful stuff. Just imagine getting rid of that toothache and not hearing the sound… Read More
No matter what, dentists know when a patient hasn’t been flossing regularly. Without proper care, bacteria collects along the gum line, hardens into tartar and causes gum disease. Luckily, gum disease is preventable, and these days there’s another weapon in the fight for healthy gums. A water flosser shoots a targeted stream of water to… Read More