A toothache (or painful tooth) is a common yet highly disruptive dental problem. In fact, a severe toothache can make it difficult to eat, sleep and even concentrate. While you may interpret your tooth pain as a cavity, there are other reasons that cause a tooth to throb, ache or twinge with pain. Here are …
Dental emergencies can be especially painful and frightening. Therefore, when a dental emergency strikes, it can be tempting to go to the quickest and most convenient dentist available. However, failure to do your homework before you arrive can result in a poor outcome, continuing discomfort and more dental treatments down the road. Not all emergency …
While not ever welcome, dental pain is common. In fact, American Family Physician reports that nearly 22 percent of people have experienced dental or oral pain in the last six months. Dental pain is certainly a warning sign that something in your mouth needs attention. However, not every dental situation should be considered a true …
Tooth pain, more commonly referred to as a toothache, is one of the most underrated and disruptive types of discomfort. While toothaches can vary in severity, they can make it difficult to eat, sleep or even concentrate until the pain goes away. Unfortunately, toothaches rarely go away on their own so you are only hurting …
While children get excited about a loose or “wiggly” tooth, adults don’t have the same response. Your adult or permanent teeth are the only set you get for the rest of your life. Therefore, it is understandable that a loose tooth as an adult can trigger fear and anxiety that the tooth is going to …
Most dental issues can be avoided with diligent oral hygiene and routine dental visits. However, not all dental issues are preventable. Just like any part of the body, your smile can suffer unexpected trauma. While never welcome, dental emergencies can and do occur. Do you know what to do if you or your child experiences …
Let’s face it; as much as we like to think we can plan our dental visits, there are times in which unexpected dental concerns arise. Teeth can demand emergency treatment after an accidental fall or sports injury, or when an underlying oral health issue suddenly makes itself known. Many patients are unsure as to when …
If you’re feeling numbness in your teeth or gums, don’t ignore it. In fact, you should see a dentist sooner rather than later. While your foot may “go to sleep” or feel numb after sitting on it for too long, numbness in your mouth is never normal. You may not realize it, but your teeth …
It is certainly not a procedure everyone has to have done, but root canals are one of the most commonly performed dental treatments available. A root canal is designed to save a severely damaged, infected or decayed tooth from having to be extracted. Root canal therapy is quite straightforward. Despite their bad reputation, there should …
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For both the patient and the dentist, the first choice is always to save a natural tooth. However, there are times when removing the tooth is in the best interest of your current and future dental health. The following are common scenarios in which tooth extraction may be necessary: Severe Injury If too much of …
