by Dr. Smith | Jan 31, 2020 | Blog, Dental Topics 2, Wisdom Teeth
Many people are afraid of getting their wisdom teeth out based on horror stories from the internet or scary tales exaggerated by others. The best way to fight these fears is to learn more about the procedure and what you can truly expect. The first thing to know is...
by Dr. Smith | Jan 17, 2020 | Blog, Dental Topics 2, Root Canal Treatment
An aching tooth can make your life miserable. Pain, difficulty eating, inability to sleep, headaches and earaches are some of the problems that often accompany a toothache. If you have any of these symptoms and suspect a damaged tooth, a trip to the dentist is in...
by Dr. Smith | Jan 10, 2020 | Blog, Dental Topics 1, General Dentistry
Cleaning between your teeth and along your gums with dental floss is just as important as using your toothbrush. Although many people complain about flossing or completely avoid doing it, there should be no excuse for neglecting this part of your dental hygiene...
by Dr. Smith | Jan 3, 2020 | Blog, Dental Topics 1, Implant Dentistry
For many years, your only choice for replacing missing teeth was dentures or bridges. Now dental implants offer an impressive alternative. Don’t rule them out just because you don’t know what they are, what the process is, who makes a good candidate, or what the...
by Dr. Smith | Dec 27, 2019 | Blog, Dental Topics 1, Oral Surgery
Many oral surgeries go beyond simply removing a tooth, and the cause is not always related to poor dental hygiene. Some reasons for oral surgery just can’t be predicted or avoided, such as injuries, birth defects, or cancer. Great strides have been made in oral...
by Dr. Smith | Dec 20, 2019 | Blog, Dental Topics 2, Wisdom Teeth
Evolution has rendered wisdom teeth useless, and a high percentage of these unnecessary molars eventually require removal. When a wisdom tooth, otherwise known as a third molar, cannot erupt into proper alignment, it is called impacted. Oral surgery to extract...