Make your root canal go smoothly from beginning to end. Root canals may have been excruciatingly painful once, but today they’re quick and relatively painless procedures. In fact, most of the discomfort you’ll experience from your root canal will occur in the days following the treatment. Today, we’ll show you the things that you should do during your root canal …
Are your wisdom teeth causing you pain? Wisdom teeth are the third pair of molars to grow in, and appear between the ages of 17 and 21. While most people never experience discomfort after the initial growing pains, others are plagued by symptoms like swelling, jaw, pain, and sinus problems. If you’ve been suffering from wisdom tooth pain, it’s important …
Tooth abscesses are a sign of tooth infection characterized by sharp oral pain and a small pimple-like growth on gum tissue. The earliest symptoms of a tooth abscess include: sensitivity to hot and cold foods, pain in the teeth or gums, swollen lymph nodes, and throbbing toothaches that may contribute to headaches. An untreated tooth abscess can cause more than …
Unfortunately, we’re not able to reach particles that become trapped between the gums and tooth itself. When bits of food remain between the teeth and gums, it can trigger an infection that leads to a tooth abscess. There are two common oral abscesses: a tooth abscess (periapical abscess), and a gum abscess (periodontal abscess). General Information about Tooth Abscesses Most …
It’s no secret that the effects of smoking cigarettes negatively impact your health. Tobacco use is expected to kill 1 billion people this century, affecting the health of the smoker themselves and the people they live with. Smokers are four times more likely to develop advanced gum disease compared to non-smokers, and the long-term affect smoking has on oral health …
As one of the most common oral health issues in the U.S., our Lake Anna, VA dentists have seen more cavities than they can count. If you’ve ever felt the painful effects of an unfilled cavity, you understand that taking extra steps to prevent another one from occurring is worth the effort. Although some people have naturally acidic mouths that …
White teeth are sought after by a large number of Americans. But with a nationwide fascination split between things like coffee, sugar, and cigarettes, white teeth are something that evade the majority of the population. According to Boston University, Americans cumulatively spend 1.4 billion dollars on over the counter teeth whitening products. Although teeth generally get darker with age regardless …
As the result of tongue placement, processed foods, and natural aging, it’s not uncommon for people who grew up with braces to find themselves needing them again once they grow up. Even for those who have never had braces before, they can offer a number of health and cosmetic benefits. Our Lake Anna dentists have helped countless adults correct their smiles …
The root canal: it’s a dental procedure most individuals have heard of, and often avoid at all costs. Lake Monticello dentists like us agree that root canals should be one of the last options we use to correct issues with tooth decay; unfortunately, a lack of regular dental treatment or rapid progression of tooth decay can leave many people reaching …
Today, there are roughly 80-90% of Americans suffering from tooth decay. Tooth decay is characterized by a loss of enamel, which eventually causes painful ailments like cavities, tooth infections, and sometimes gum disease to occur. With so many U.S. residents struggling with some type of cavity or infection, it’s only normal to ask why such a significant number of people …