Older adults face certain oral health issues that younger people usually don’t have to face. Read our blog post where we provide a summary of some of the most common ones.
Posts in the General Dentistry category:
FAQ About Wisdom Teeth Removal
Wisdom tooth extraction is performed on about 5 million people in the United States each year. Because it’s such a common procedure, it’s not surprising that it leads to frequently-asked questions. Read our blog post where we answer a few of them.
Three Ways to Create a Planet-Friendly Bathroom Routine
We believe in doing our part to help the environment. There are ways to implement sustainable and conservation-friendly practices into your oral hygiene routine. Read our blog post for three simple ways to protect the planet while you protect your smile.
How Do You Know You Need a Root Canal?
The term “root canal” refers to both the inner part of the teeth where the pulp is located and also to the multistep restorative dental procedure to remove infected material, relieve pain, and seal it to protect against future root canal pain. A root canal may also involve removing the nerve for the infected tooth. […]
How Does Drinking Kombucha Affect Your Teeth?
It’s not news that sugary sodas and juices are bad for your health, and many adults have made an effort to replace their customary Coke or Pepsi with healthier options like green tea, lemon water, or the increasingly popular fermented tea known as kombucha. However, it’s important to realize the effect that even nutritious drinks […]
How to Help Your Kids Avoid the Dentist’s Drill
Research indicates that approximately 41% of all children who were between the ages of 6 and 11 and taken to the dentist needed a cavity filled. Many of these cavities were found on the child’s permanent molars. The good news is that there are several things you can do as a parent to help your […]
Top Reasons to Use Your End of the Year Dental Benefits
Most assume that dental insurance is something that only gets used when a specific dental treatment, such as dental crowns or root canals, are required. The truth is that as the year draws closer to a conclusion, there are 5 reasons to use your end of the year dental benefits soon. You’ll be amazed by […]
Root Canal Therapy: A Real Tooth Saver!
You have tooth pain, so you call our office to make an appointment. As you are lying back in the chair, Dr. Walkington tells you that you need a root canal. Visions of drills and smoke swirling up around your head cause you to grip the arms of the seat as if you’re on a […]
5 Oral Health Tips for Summer
It is the dog days of summer and parents need to make certain that their little ones have healthy teeth throughout the hot and lazy days ahead. With children at home and lots of trips on the horizon, here are several tips for you to remember and keep your children’s mouths from going the way […]
Tooth-Friendly Desserts – Dentist Approved!
Why does it always feel like our favorite things to eat are bad for you in some way? While it does seem like a losing battle against the inevitable decision to just eat it anyways, we’re here to give you some hope! Here is a list of tooth-friendly desserts that are dentist approved! Love Chocolate? […]
