Sedation Dentistry: What It's Used For And How It Can Benefit You

There are many reasons you may be considering a dental visit with sedation. Sedation has many benefits, for both the patient and the dentist. Below are three ways in which sedation dentistry can help improve your dental experience. Sedation Means Even the Most Anxious Patients Can Get Treatment Dental phobia affects between 9% and 20% of the American population. If you suffer from dental phobia, while you know your fear is irrational, you probably avoid the dentist at all costs. [Read More]

3 Dental Diagnoses That Reveal Your Current Stress Level

Are you currently dealing with heavy amounts of stress in your life? Did you know that stress is so prevalent, your dentist can tell whether or not you're stressing out? What does your oral health have to do with your stress level? Read on to learn how stress is affecting your oral health and specifically your teeth and jaws. Stress Makes You Grind Your Teeth You might not realize this, but if you're enduring high levels of stress, then there's a very good chance that you're performing involuntary behaviors, such as grinding your teeth. [Read More]

Oops! Your Child's Tooth Was Knocked Out. Now What?

For children, losing teeth is a common and normal occurrence. But having them knocked out by accident isn't. What should you do if this happens? First, don't panic. Accidental tooth loss can be bloody, so it's important to assess the child's condition and determine if there are any other injuries aside from the tooth. If there aren't more serious medical issues, here's what you can do.  Baby Teeth If the tooth that fell out is a baby tooth, the tooth is gone for good. [Read More]

Homemade Teeth Whitening Blend

You would love to have whiter teeth, but you don't have the time or money to make a dentist appointment and undergo a professional teeth bleaching procedure. And while there are several teeth whitening kits available for purchase at the pharmacy, you aren't sure which will actually work, and whether there are any risks involved when using manufactured bleaching chemicals. Another option is to make your own whitening remedy at home, using all natural ingredients and applied with no risk to your teeth or health. [Read More]