You may come to us, learn that you have tooth decay, and then immediately wonder where the toothache is. Shouldn’t your tooth hurt if you have a cavity? If there’s no pain, does that mean that you don’t actually have an oral health problem that requires restorative care? Don’t worry. If you think you’re the […]
Category: Tooth Decay/Cavities
Cold Weather And Toothaches: What’s Going On?
When the weather turns colder, do you notice that you tend to develop toothaches? If so, this might not be a coincidence. This pattern may occur as a result of details associated with plummeting temperatures. Then again, you may be doing things during the winter that simply make it seem as though your oral health […]
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Toothaches: Don’t Jump To Conclusions!
If you jump to the conclusion that something is very wrong with your tooth and that it’s going to be a very big deal, you’re going to upset yourself. There’s no need for that! When you deal with a toothache, even if you require restorative care, everything will be just fine. Of course, remaining calm […]
Tooth Pain: Your FAQs (With Our Answers!)
We understand that when you suffer from tooth pain, you may not know what the right thing is. Should you call us up to schedule a visit? Should you stay home and try to tend to the issue by yourself, in hopes that it will resolve and you can stop worrying about it? Try our […]
Why Decay Keeps Showing Up
Are you doing everything that you’re supposed to be doing (or so you think), so that tooth decay stays away? However, it seems that every time you turn around, you come in to see us, you end up with a cavity, and you’re starting to wonder what the problem is? Perhaps, you have recognized that […]
Quiz: Will Decay Always Require A Filling?
Are you under the impression that if you have a cavity, no matter what you will need a dental filling for your tooth? As a matter of fact, tooth decay isn’t a cut and dry situation. Instead, sometimes it will be something that is going to require a filling but not always. So, how to […]
What Can I Do About My Cavity?
If you think you have a cavity, you are probably right that something is wrong. While it may be tooth decay, it’s always possible that it’s something else entirely (or just a bit of irritation). To help you soar comfortably through the waiting period before you come in to see us (hint, hint), we offer […]
The Most Important Benefits of Tooth-Colored Fillings
The best dental treatments are the ones you can’t see, and when you have a cavity, that means choosing a tooth-colored filling to treat it. Compared to older, more traditional metal fillings, the tooth-colored variety offer a number of different advantages, from the way they look to how well they protect your teeth from further […]
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Choosing A Crown: Q&A
You might not have many reservations about the act of receiving a dental crown on its own. However, you may wonder a lot about why we’ve chosen a crown for you, what you can expect, whether it’s going to be a white crown or a metal crown, and more. We’d love to get you started […]
Q&A: High Blood Pressure Meds And My Smile
Are you taking prescription medication for hypertension? If you’ve looked at the accompanying literature when you pick it up from the pharmacy, you know that there’s no shortage of potential side effects that may come with it. While many are very unlikely, there’s one that stands out (and that may negatively impact your smile health). […]
