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Dental Procedure Pain: Get the Facts

I recently visited the dentist and received the news that I needed a root canal. Even though I care for my teeth well, a filling I had as a child fell out one day without me noticing. (I have a bad habit of chewing on ice...) I didn't have it replaced for months, so the root canal was needed to restore the tooth. I was so scared! I had heard the stories of root canals being painful, and I hesitantly had the work done expecting the worst. I was in shock that I had virtually no pain during, or after, the procedure when I took my medications as prescribed. I created this blog to help others who are putting off dental work in fear of pain. I learned that the stories I heard were greatly exaggerated or just "old wives tales" about root canal pain. Don't be afraid!

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4 Ways To Maximize The Results Of Your Teeth Whitening
Thinking about having your teeth whitened? If so, then of course you want to make sure that you'll end up with the best results and a brighter, whiter smile. The good news is that there are four simple steps you can take to make the most of your teeth whitening procedure. Schedule a Dental Cleaning First First and foremost, have your teeth professionally cleaned before whitening them. This will help to remove a lot of common surface staining.

3 Things to Help Make Your Child's Next Dentist Appointment Easier
Do you have a child that needs to visit the dentist? Have you had a difficult time with dentist visits in the past? Few adults enjoy going to the dentist, so it should come as no surprise if you're having a difficult time convincing your child that visiting his or her dentist is a good idea. But since visiting a pediatric dentist is essential to the dental health of your child, it's important that you make him or her go anyway.

What It Means When Your Hygienist Calls Out Numbers While Examining Your Gums
When you go in to the dentist's office for a dental cleaning, part of the cleaning often involves the hygienist checking your gums and calling out numbers. You may be wondering what this is all about. If you are too shy to ask the hygienist, the following information will help you understand why this is done. Gum Tissue Coverage Your gums are responsible for holding your teeth in place. There are many levels of tissue thickness and "

Don't Let Fear Keep You From The Dentist
If thought of sitting in the dentist's chair terrifies you, you're not alone. It's estimated that between 30-40 million Americans are afraid of going to the dentist. The phobia can be so strong that sufferers will often go without important treatment and suffer continued pain, allowing the health of their teeth to be compromised. Thankfully, there is now sedation dentistry that can be used to help alleviate fear and anxiety.

2 Tips To Keep Your Crown Clean After Getting A Traditional Bridge
Traditional bridges are some of the most commonly used dental bridges. They are installed with the help of a dental crown that is placed over the tooth. If you are missing a tooth, then a traditional bridge will help to ensure that your remaining teeth do not move into the open space. In order for your dental bridge to last a long time, it needs to remain healthy. Dental bridges can often fail if the dental crown becomes contaminated.

No Fuss Dental Appointments: 3 Tips For Keeping Sensory Sensitive Children Calm And Comfortable
Dental appointments for sensory sensitive children can be very overwhelming. The unfamiliar sounds, the discomfort of certain procedures, the treatments, and the blinding lights in the dental clinic can cause these children to feel anxious and uncomfortable. If this applies to your children, here are 3 things you can do to ease their fears, keep them calm, and help them feel comfortable. Perform Heavy Work Actions Before the Appointment It's easy for sensory sensitive children to feel overwhelmed when in the dental clinic due to the vast amount of unfamiliar sensations that bombard their system.

Anxiety Keeping You Away From The Dentist? 4 Steps To Help You Overcome The Distress
If you suffer from dental anxiety, those semi-annual checkups can be a real problem. Unfortunately, avoiding your checkups can lead to serious dental problems. If dental anxiety is preventing you from receiving the care you need, help is available. Here are four steps you can take to help make your dental anxiety more manageable. Take a Friend If you suffer from dental anxiety, the idea of sitting alone in the waiting room may be too much to bear.

The Lowdown On Protecting Your Dental Crown From Damage
Do you have a dental crown? If so, it is imperative that you know how to take care of your teeth to prevent crown damage. There are some things that you may be voluntarily doing that are posing a risk. There may be other things that are out of your control. The following will help you to understand both.  The Wrong Foods If you are a person who eats sticky foods such as taffy or candy apples, then your crown may get dislodged.

Three Options For Fixing Your Dentures When You Have A Fake Tooth Knocked Out
People will be themselves, no matter what age they are. That means that highly confrontational people will still be highly confrontational, regardless of age eighteen or age eighty-eight. As such, punches may be thrown, and teeth may be knocked out. The only difference is, when you are eighty-eight (or thereabouts), you probably have dentures and the knocked out tooth is fake. If you have recently broken your dentures after a an act of physical aggression, here are three options for fixing them and putting the knocked out tooth back.

3 Reasons To Use A Dental Staffing Firm When Opening A Private Practice After Dental School
Upon graduating from dental school, young dentists who want to go into private practice are faced with much more than simply cleaning teeth and filling cavities. They must also make all of the decisions that are associated with running a business, for a private dental practice is a business. If you're a dentist and struggling to manage all aspects of your dental practice, hiring a dental staffing firm to fill any open positions in your office will make your life much easier.