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Appreciating Your Mouth: Its Parts and Their Purposes
August 12, 2024
When you stop and think about it, your mouth is a pretty remarkable system! What other body part can perform so many essential and complex functions? Your mouth talks, drinks, breathes, smiles, kisses, and starts the digestion process by biting and chewing food. By appreciating the different parts of your mouth and their purposes, you can gain a strong appreciation of how it benefits you overall. Here are the main parts of your oral anatomy and how they play a role in helping your amazing mouth do its job.
(more…)Oh Snap! 6 Essential Steps to Take If You Chip a Tooth
June 19, 2024
While playing a friendly game of pickup basketball with your buddies, you get a sudden elbow to the mouth. Once the initial pain goes away, you realize a small part of your front tooth has chipped off. What should you do now? Keep reading to learn six important steps you need to take if you suffer a chipped tooth.
(more…)Asked and Answered: Will I Have Pain After a Root Canal?
April 11, 2024
How can one tooth cause so much pain? You hang up the phone with your dentist having scheduled an emergency appointment, anticipating that you’ll need a root canal. Perhaps this idea worries you. As bad as your toothache is now, you wonder if it’ll be any better after root canal treatment. Will it hurt afterward? Will the procedure be painful and have a long recovery?
Answering these questions can give you peace of mind about the treatment you’ll receive and help you know what to expect.
(more…)Watch Out for 5 Bad Things That Come from Ill-Fitting Dentures!
February 9, 2024
It feels like you just got your dentures not that long ago, but the truth is that you’ve had them for a few years, and you may not have noticed incremental changes. By now, you find that they don’t fit like they used to, but is that really a big deal? Yes, ill-fitting dentures can have a devastating impact on you and your smile! Here are just five things that can result from having dentures that need to be adjusted or replaced.
(more…)Procrastinating Your Dental Appointment: Top 4 Reasons Why Early Detection Matters
December 7, 2023
Are you a procrastinator? In some cases, this trait may have bitten you, such as when you were in school cramming for a test or staying up all night to finish a paper. Now that you’re an adult, you have more autonomy, but if you allow your procrastination to take over your life, you will come to regret it. For example, if you don’t go to the dentist regularly, it can cause you more grief than staying updated on your dental checkups and cleanings as you should.
This preventive care not only stops gum disease and cavities from developing in the first place, but it also makes sure that you receive treatment early if a problem does arise. Why is this early detection important? Keep reading to find out!
(more…)Taking a Probiotic May Lower Your Risk of Gum Disease
October 27, 2023
When it comes to maintaining good oral health, the focus often shifts to daily habits like brushing, flossing, and regular dental check-ups. However, recent studies have shown a potential link between incorporating probiotics into your routine and reducing the risk of gum disease.
If you’re curious how some bacteria in a pill can help your gums, continue reading to delve into the science behind probiotics. You’ll learn about their potential impact on gum health, and how you can easily integrate them into your daily oral care regimen.
(more…)Celebrate National Fresh Breath Day Right with These 4 Tips
October 17, 2023
Just when you think you’ve put every holiday on your calendar, another one pops up to remind you that the effort is futile. However, unlike National Step in the Puddle and Splash Your Friends Day or National Talk Like a Grizzled Prospector Day, National Fresh Breath Day comes with an important message of oral health awareness.
If you’re curious about how you can celebrate National Fresh Breath Day in style, continue reading. These four breath-freshening tips are just for you.
(more…)Got a Lost Filling? Here’s What to Do!
February 14, 2023
Even though dental restorations are durable, they’re not meant to last forever. A filling that unexpectedly falls out of your mouth can be quite unsettling. Sometimes it can even be a bit painful! While this situation isn’t necessarily considered a dental emergency, you still need to address it appropriately and in a timely manner. Below, you’ll learn a few helpful tips from your emergency dentist in Syracuse on how to handle a lost filling.
(more…)Why Do You Need Root Canal Retreatment?
August 19, 2022
Despite the fear surrounding them, root canal procedures tend to be highly successful. In fact, their long-term success rate stands at about 95 percent! However, it’s still the case that dentists sometimes need to redo them. If that happens to you, you’ll probably want to know why retreatment is necessary. Luckily, your Mount Pleasant dentist is here to tell you. Read on to learn why your root canal might need retreatment and what you should expect from the process.
(more…)You Got a Dental Crown. What’s Next?
July 30, 2022
Modern dental crowns are nothing short of exceptional. In addition to being incredibly durable, they also come in a wide range of lifelike shades and can last for 15+ years with proper care. So, it’s not surprising they are one of the most popular restorative treatments today. If you recently got one (or are planning to get one to restore a decayed or damaged tooth), then you may be wondering, “What happens next?” Keep reading to learn the answer!
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