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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!

Latest Posts

Common Misconceptions About Cosmetic Dental Work

Posted on January 7, 2021

Most people have a basic idea of what cosmetic dental work is—dental work that makes your teeth look better. Maybe you can even name a few cosmetic dental procedures, such as veneers and tooth whitening. But beyond that, the information you think you know might not be entirely accurate, and that's because there are a lot of misconceptions about cosmetic dental work. However, what are those misconceptions, and what is actually true? [Read More]

Here Are Some Examples Of Ways Dental Implants Are So Great

Posted on November 23, 2020

Dental implants are one of the best options for tooth replacement for a number of reasons. While not everyone is a good candidate for dental implants, those who are should seriously consider going this way when it comes to replacing one or more of the teeth that they are missing.  Dental implants can prevent face distortion If you are missing several teeth, then this can cause changes to happen to your face that will be visible to other people. [Read More]

Factors That Determine The Cost Of Dental Implants

Posted on August 10, 2020

Dental implants typically cost thousands of dollars. The cost might seem prohibitive, but it makes sense if you understand the factors that determine the overall cost of the treatment. Below are some of these critical factors. Implant Material Titanium and zirconia are the most common materials for dental implants. Titanium is metal, while zirconia, technically zirconium dioxide, is ceramic. Each material has its pros and cons. The production process of zirconium dioxide is slightly more expensive than that of titanium. [Read More]

Cavity Pain: What It Feels Like And How To Treat It

Posted on December 20, 2019

Cavities in your teeth occur from decay eating away at the surface of teeth, and there are times when there can be a lot of pain from a cavity. If you feel pain in one of your teeth, it could likely be from a cavity, and here are several things to know about this type of pain and what you can do to treat it. The pain cavities cause For starters, you should know that there are times when you might have cavities and experience no pain whatsoever. [Read More]