Category: Oral Health & Prevention
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Holiday Dental Emergency and No Insurance?
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but it’s also a tough time for your teeth. Chances are you overindulge a bit with the sugary treats over the holidays, aggravating a cavity you didn’t know you had.
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How Dental Mouthguards Can Solve Your Jaw Pain
If you wake up with jaw pain, headaches, or facial pain, you may be clenching or grinding your teeth. Since you're asleep when this happens, there’s not much you can do to control it. However, wearing a dental mouthguard can help protect your teeth from the wear of clenching and grinding. Let’s learn more about…
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The Connection Between PTSD and Dental Health
June is PTSD Awareness Month, a time dedicated to increasing understanding of post-traumatic stress disorder and supporting those affected. While PTSD is often associated with emotional and psychological challenges, its impact extends to various aspects of physical health, including oral health. This blog explores the connection between PTSD and oral health, highlighting how trauma can…
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Men’s Dental Health: Top Oral Health Risks and How to Prevent Them
June is Men’s Health Month, a timely reminder that maintaining overall wellness includes paying attention to oral health. While dental care is essential for everyone, studies show that men face specific oral health risks that are often overlooked or untreated until they become serious. From higher rates of gum disease and oral cancer to increased…
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What To Do If Your Dental Insurance Coverage is Maxed Out
Your dentist just told you that you need a root canal and a crown. No problem, you’ve got dental insurance. But you may still end up paying out-of-pocket for the procedure if you exceed your insurance’s annual “cap,” also known as the annual maximum spending limit. In this article, we'll cover what to do, and…
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Pain After Dental Work? Here Are a Few Reasons Why
You probably expect your mouth to feel a little tender after a dental procedure. But you may not have anticipated a locked jaw, nausea, or clogged ears following treatment. And even if you experience some swelling and soreness, sometimes it’s hard to tell what symptoms are normal, and which ones require a consultation with the…
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Dental Emergency: No Insurance and Toothaches Fill the ER
A study by the American Dental Association found that every 15 seconds a patient comes into the ER for a dental emergency. The ADA estimates that 79% of the visits could have been better addressed by a visit to the dentist.
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Why Do My Teeth Hurt When Eating Ice Cream?
Forty-eight pints – that’s how much ice cream the average American consumes year. And most of us have experienced the occasional “ice cream headache” (aka brain freeze) when we slurp down that ice cream too quickly. That happens because your body is trying to defend itself against the extreme, unexpected cold by warming up quickly…
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Is Chewing Ice Bad for Your Teeth? What Dentists Want You to Know
Chances are you’ve happily crunched your way through an ice cube or two on occasion. Those melted chips of frozen delight that lurk at the bottom of a tall glass of your favorite beverage can be hard to resist. And for some of us, eating snow cones is a favorite summer tradition. However, chewing ice…
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Does Breastfeeding Cause Tooth Decay?
Whether you’ve chosen to breastfeed your baby, bottle-feed or do a combination of the two, it’s good to be aware of the impact all feeding methods can have on your baby’s dental health, now and into the future. Following a few simple tips makes protecting your baby’s smile easy.