We often know the answer to a question before asking but are hoping for a different response that aligns with what we want versus what we know is best. For example, we know it is recommended to have our teeth cleaned every six months, but...
It’s the night before your dental exam and dreams are chasing you. Your mind conjures up a large ogre with a jackhammer approaching you. Dental anxiety surges, fear and a cold sweat, and in the morning, you cancel your appointment....
The holidays are a wonderful time of the year. Leaves turn golden, the air is crisp, and the house is filled with aromas of sugar and spice and something nice in the oven. Friends and family gather; holiday parties, potluck lunches, and sugar-frosted cookies are...
Most of the times, people worry about replacing a tooth, if a tooth is lost. Every day, we brush, and floss, and rinse and do whatever we can do in order to keep our teeth healthy. The idea is not to lose a tooth and...
Sometimes, the pain in the face and neck area is not truly directly connected to a tooth, gum or mucosa problem. If you feel pain on the side of your jaw and face and cannot really pinpoint the actual spot, you may be suffering from...
Sometimes, the cause of the pain in your teeth may be truly hidden. And by hidden, I mean it happens while you sleep, or you are simply unaware of it. Clenching, grinding your teeth while you sleep can cause tremendous damage to your teeth, as...
As with everything, things are not always the way they appear with tooth pain. Sometimes, that nagging pain in your jaw or mouth may not have anything to do with your teeth after all. That dull uneasy ache in your upper teeth, especially in the...
