Do cavities cause bad breath? Fix Bad Breath From Tooth Decay Are you suffering from bad breath but don’t exactly know what the cause is? If you’ve tried the usual solutions without effect, it’s probably time for you to visit your dentist. There are many causes of unpleasant mouth odors and your dentist can often […]
What you can do If you have a toothache, it’s important to figure out what’s at the root of your discomfort. From there, you can determine how to best relieve any pain, swelling, or other symptoms. A regular salt water rinse and cold compress application can typically remedy minor irritation, but more serious toothaches may […]
Gum pain can result from a range of health and lifestyle issues. These causes, and the pain itself, can range in severity. However, a number of home remedies can provide immediate relief. A person may have gum pain because they have a condition that affects the gums, or because they are simply brushing too hard. […]
Sensitivity to Temperature Hot sensitivity may be of short duration or linger many seconds. Short duration sensitivity often go away on their own. Lingering sensitivity may indictate a problem that should be resolved by seeing a dentist. Cold Sensitivity Short duration: These sensitive pangs are often caused by root exposure but may have other causes. […]
Pain in the Tooth? Toothaches are never a good thing. Start by cleaning your mouth as gently as possible with warm or cold salt water whichever feels best to you. Be sure to brush, floss and rinse with mouth wash. Placing an aspirin on your aching tooth or gums is an old wives’ tale. It’s […]
Oh oh my tooth is Out! So you’ve knocked out a permanent adult tooth… Time is of the essence. The tooth may be good enough to re-implant. But it should be re-implanted as soon as possible. Assuming the tooth is still in one piece, you’ll want to keep it moist in order to place it back […]
If you have a dental emergency please call any time of the day or night. We have dental offices open on Saturday and Sunday If you are calling after hours and you are in pain we will find the nearest dentist open to you the following morning If you are in pain our experienced personnel […]
Post Dental Treatment Instructions After your first crown or bridge appointment, refrain from eating for at least 1 hour and until the anesthesia has worn off. Temporary: A temporary crown or bridge will be placed on the prepared teeth while the permanent restoration is being made. The temporary serves very important purposes. It protects the […]
Composite fillings set up hard right away. There is no waiting time to eat. Children should be observed until the anesthetic wears off. Due to the strange feeling of the anesthetic, many children will chew the inside of their lips, cheeks, or tongue which can cause serious damage. Sensitivity to hot and cold is common […]
First 72 Hours The resin bonding process takes at least 72 hours to cure in its entirety. During this time, you should avoid any hard foods and maintain a relatively soft diet. Extremes in temperature (either hot or cold) should also be avoided. Alcohol and some medicated mouthwashes have the potential to affect the resin […]