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A New Dental Pain Management Approach Reduces the Need for Narcotics
posted: Mar. 05, 2021.
Narcotics have long played an important role in easing severe pain caused by disease, trauma or treatment. Healthcare professionals, including dentists, continue to prescribe them as a matter of course.But Read more -
OTC Pain Relievers Usually Enough to Relieve Post-Procedure Mouth Discomfort
posted: Feb. 23, 2021.
Because the mouth is one of the most sensitive areas of the body, we go to great lengths to eliminate pain and discomfort associated with dental work. Anesthesia, both local Read more -
Could a Metal Allergy Stop You From Getting Dental Implants?
posted: Feb. 13, 2021.
The subject of allergies covers a wide swath in medicine. Among other things, people have allergic reactions to animal fur, various foods and plant pollen. The effects are equally wide-ranging, Read more -
4 Tips for Maintaining Healthy Tooth Enamel
posted: Feb. 03, 2021.
Enamel is the hardest substance in the human body, and for good reason—it's your teeth's first line of defense against wearing and harmful oral bacteria. But although enamel can “take Read more -
Keep a Watchful Eye on Your Child's Teeth Grinding Habit
posted: Jan. 24, 2021.
It can be alarming to be awakened in the middle of the night by a screeching, gritting sound coming from your child’s bedroom. No, it’s not a scene from a Read more -
Bone Grafting Might be Necessary Before You Obtain an Implant
posted: Jan. 14, 2021.
Every year dentists place over 5 million dental implants for lost teeth, often removing the problem tooth and installing the implant at the same time. But getting a “tooth in Read more -
Two Good Options for Temporarily Replacing a Teenager's Missing Tooth
posted: Jan. 04, 2021.
While anyone can lose a permanent tooth, the cause often varies by age group. Adults usually lose their teeth to disease, while those under twenty lose a tooth to accidents.For Read more -
Tooth Sensitivity Could Be a Sign of Deeper Problems
posted: Dec. 25, 2020.
If you wince in pain while eating or drinking something hot or cold, you’re not alone: tooth sensitivity afflicts one in three Americans. To understand what’s possibly going on, let’s Read more -
Know the Kind of Smile You Want Before Cosmetic Dental Treatment
posted: Dec. 15, 2020.
Before we discuss cosmetic options for transforming your smile, and before any preparations for treatment, there’s one question that needs to be answered: What do you want to be different Read more -
Your Food's Micronutrients Make a Difference in Your Dental Health
posted: Dec. 05, 2020.
When you were a kid, a plate of green beans or carrots probably seemed less appealing than a handful of cookies or a bowl of ice cream. Mom or dad Read more -
3 Surprising Foods That Could Help You Fight Tooth Decay
posted: Nov. 25, 2020.
You've no doubt heard about certain foods and beverages that increase your risk for dental disease. These foods, often high in added sugar or acid, can lead to tooth decay Read more -
Improve Your Dental Health by Mastering Your Brushing Skills
posted: Nov. 15, 2020.
You're not just a patient to your dentist—you're also a partner for achieving your best oral health possible. And it takes what both of you do to achieve it.No doubt Read more -
A 'Tooth in a Day' Implant Could Give You a Perfect Smile From Day One
posted: Nov. 05, 2020.
Getting a new implant tooth in only one day sounds too good to be true. But it's true—up to a point. Whether or not you can undergo an immediate crown Read more -
Bone Loss Could be the Reason for Your Loose Dentures
posted: Oct. 26, 2020.
When you first received your removable dentures the fit was firm and comfortable. Lately, though, they’ve become loose, making it difficult to eat or speak without slippage.The problem may not Read more -
Get Control of Dry Mouth to Protect Your Dental Health
posted: Oct. 16, 2020.
As your mother used to say, “A moist mouth is a healthy mouth.” Well, maybe she didn't — but it's still true. Without the constant flow of saliva, your teeth Read more -
Your Teeth Don't Grow Like a Squirrel's, So Protect Them From Excessive Wear
posted: Oct. 06, 2020.
The humble squirrel—darlings to some, bird feeder-robbing nuisances to others—has its own month. Since 1995, the Squirrel Lovers Club of Chicago has celebrated October as Squirrel Awareness Month to pay Read more
