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Proper preventative care, like brushing and flossing twice daily, can prevent many potential dental emergencies, but you can still develop a sudden, severe, or persistent toothache. In an ideal world, you would only ever have an urgent issue during regular business hours when your provider’s office is open. However, many patients don’t develop any discomfort until they’re getting ready for bed at night and can’t call for help.

Although you may have to wait until the morning to speak with your dentist, there are things you can do to address your pain and try to get a good night’s rest. Continue reading to learn about four of them!

Back-to-school season brings excitement and the hustle of getting everything in order for a smooth academic year. While buying school supplies and adjusting to new routines, dental health often slips down the priority list. However, this is the perfect time to ensure your child’s teeth are well-protected. Dental emergencies, big or small, can cause discomfort, missed school days, and even long-term oral health issues. Here’s how parents can prevent dental emergencies during the school year.

When you go to the beach or plan on spending a lot of time outdoors, you probably make sure to lather-up on sunscreen. But do you protect your lips?

Believe it or not, your lips can catch sunburn just as easily as the rest of your skin. Summer UVs are no joke! If you don’t shield this vulnerable part of your smile, you could get oral cancer. Obviously, you’re going to want to avoid this. Keep reading to learn what you can do, and how your dentist can help.

If you could snap your fingers and magically stop snoring, you would have done it by now. Every night, right as you drift off to sleep, your partner elbows you in the side or pushes you over because you’ve started to “saw logs.” While this is annoying, it’s less heartbreaking than when you wake up by yourself because they’ve escaped to the couch. You’ve talked (and fought) about your snoring for months now…something has to change.

Fortunately for both of you, a relatively quick, effective, and easy solution is available at a place you might not expect…the dentist.

In addition to being virtually undetectable, clear aligners offer patients an additional benefit: a shorter average treatment timeline! So, if you want to straighten your teeth before a special event, like a wedding or family reunion, then there’s a good chance that Invisalign is the solution you’ve been looking for. But how long does Invisalign treatment take on average? To find out, read on!

If you’re a person with dental anxiety, or you just need some help getting through your treatment you’re not alone. Sedation dentistry is a safe and effective method of relaxation that dentists can use to make your treatment more effective. But how does it do that?

Continue reading to learn more about sedation dentistry, and how it can aid in all of your treatments.

If you haven’t seen the dentist in a while, you’re not alone. Nearly one in five American adults deal with some form of dental anxiety, and this can cause someone to put off seeing the dentist for months or years. Some people say that they’ll only go to the dentist when they are in pain, but by the time a patient is experiencing pain, the oral health problem behind it may have caused extensive or even irreparable damage. Here’s what you can expect if you’re returning to the dentist after some time away.

In recent times, cosmetic dentistry has experienced a surge in popularity, leading to enhanced smiles and increased self-assurance. According to the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the demand for these procedures has doubled in the United States within the last five years. Nevertheless, various misconceptions have clouded our perception of these treatments. Join us in this exploration as we dispel four prevalent myths surrounding cosmetic dentistry, shedding light on the truth and dispelling any misconceptions.

Foods and drinks aren’t the only things that can cause a bad taste in your mouth. Various issues can cause unpleasant tastes, like decay, infections, or underlying health conditions. If everything tastes metallic, sour, or bitter, you may have symptoms of dysgeusia. Don’t worry, here’s what you need to know to enjoy the way food tastes again. 

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Your dentist specializes in oral health, but they do more than just keep your teeth and gums healthy. They support your overall wellness through the mouth and body connection. Your oral and general health are closely connected. Many dental issues can increase your risk of various medical conditions, and certain health problems can affect your mouth. Here are 5 health concerns your dentist can spot first.

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