Toothaches are an absolute nuisance – not only can this type of pain seem intolerable and unbearable at times, but often, its onset is quite sudden and comes without warning. It can also stem from a wide variety of causes, some of which are within your control but others that you have no bearing over. However, aching teeth that become infected can lead to a laundry list of problems, including some that carry a fatal risk! Here’s what you need to know about tooth pain and why it’s best to contact your emergency dentist when dealing with it.

While it’s true that dental emergencies come in all different shapes and sizes, you may be surprised to discover some deserve to be in a category of their own. Chipped and broken teeth as well as those that are knocked out, cracked or highly sensitive are some of the most common ones seen by oral healthcare professionals, but if you keep reading, you’ll discover the following three injuries are unlikely any dentists have ever seen.

Going from no teeth to a full set of teeth again can be quite an adjustment. In fact, it’s very normal for patients to experience a bit of a learning curve when it comes to speaking, kissing, and, of course, eating with dentures. With this in mind, read on to learn a few helpful tips that will speed up the adjustment period!

Today, there are several orthodontic treatments to choose from. This is a blessing, but it can feel like a curse when you’re trying to decide which one is best for you. To make the decision-making process a bit easier, you’ll find a few things you should know before getting Invisalign below!

Be honest… Have you fallen out of the habit of flossing daily? Maybe you’ve even let your morning or evening brushing routine slip. If that’s the case, don’t worry – you can easily turn over a new leaf and start implementing better oral hygiene practices today! Not sure where to start? Then read on for five helpful ways to make brushing and flossing a daily habit.

According to Tobacco Induced Diseases, between 60% and 90% of people worldwide relapsed within a year of quitting smoking. One reason statistics like these are so high is because it’s incredibly difficult to have the willpower to consistently say “no.” For that reason, we’re sharing some quick and easy things to do to replace your cigarette breaks.

When it comes to replacing missing teeth, few solutions are as iconic as dentures. These tried-and-true restorations have assisted countless patients with missing teeth—plus, they look incredibly lifelike and work quite well! That said, some patients wonder if they’re still eligible for dentures if they’ve been missing their teeth for quite some time. Continue reading below to learn more about why dentures might still be an effective solution, even for patients who have suffered bone loss in their jawbone due to missing teeth.

October is an exciting time of year—the cooler autumn weather finally begins to set in, Halloween is right around the corner, and all month long it’s Dental Hygiene Month! This means that while you’re settling into arguably the best time of the year, there’s plenty to do in regard to your pearly whites. Continue reading below to learn a little more about a few useful habits you should consider adopting this Dental Hygiene Month in order to maintain a healthy and radiant smile!  

Between the stress and the pain, you want to avoid experiencing a dental emergency at all costs. Although accidents happen and can’t be completely prevented, there are several ways you can drastically reduce your chance of sustaining a serious injury, starting with following your dentist’s lead! Read on to learn six things your dentist never puts in their mouth.

Are your teeth looking more yellow than white these days? Before you reach for over-the-counter whitening products or schedule a teeth whitening treatment with your dentist, it’s important to pinpoint the culprit. For many patients, it’s their diet! With this in mind, read on to learn how foods and drinks stain your teeth (and what you can do to keep your teeth stain-free).