Impacted wisdom teeth are extremely common dental problem, but the prospect of getting them fixed can leave some patients feeling frightened and unsure. Is this something your usual dentist can handle, or will you need to see a specialist for a complex and painful procedure?
Scared of visiting the dentist? You’re not alone. Many people of all ages get nervous before their dental visits or even avoid going altogether.
The anxiety is natural, but it’s important not to let it stop you from maintaining good oral health. Here are a few things to keep in mind that might help you face your fears.
If you’re new to the world of dentures, you probably have a lot of questions about how you’ll manage your oral health going forward. You can’t get cavities anymore, so do you really need to keep going to the dentist?
Your worst dental nightmare has finally come true: you’ve cracked a tooth. Now what?
You might think the only way to fix the problem is to have the tooth pulled, but that’s not necessarily true. While some cracked teeth can’t be saved, many can. There are a few different ways to repair a cracked tooth and keep your smile intact. Let’s talk about the four most common options we recommend to our patients and what kinds of cases each one is best suited for.
Ah, Valentine’s Day – the quintessential candy holiday. It’s hard to resist all the boxes of fine chocolates and bags of foil-covered chocolate hearts you see on the shelves at this time of year. You want to give in and indulge, but you know you shouldn’t. What about your teeth?
First, the good news: chocolate is one of the best treats for your teeth. The bad news is that it can still cause cavities if you’re not careful. Keep reading to learn how to enjoy your goodies without putting your pearly whites at risk.
The size and shape of your teeth are just two of the many things that make your smile unique. Some people were born with teeth that are larger or smaller than the average person’s. Others may have worn down their teeth over time or chipped a tooth in an accident.
No matter what’s got you thinking about the shape of your teeth, you might be interested to hear that tooth reshaping is possible. There are three ways your dentist can help you with this concern:
