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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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3 Surprising Reasons Why Your Gums Can Bleed
Noticing that your gums are bleeding can be alarming, and it can often be the first signal that you have gingivitis. However, gum disease isn't the only cause of bleeding gums. While it's a good idea to visit your dentist for a checkup if you're having bleeding gums, take a look at these three other reasons why gums can give people trouble. Menstruation Many women may notice a correlation between when they have their period and when their gums bleed.

Tips For Caring For Your Implant Crowns
Getting a dental implant with a crown on it is a great way to fill in any areas where teeth are missing and complete your smile. When you get your dental crown put on it is very important that you take good care of it. This will help it to remain in good condition and will allow it to function much like a natural tooth. Since an implant crown is a bit different than a natural tooth, there are certain things that you need to do to ensure that it is well cared for.

Think Your Gums Are Safe? Other Issues That Could Increase Your Risk Of Gum Disease
You do everything you can to protect your teeth and gums. However, even if you brush and floss your teeth, and visit the dentist twice a year, problems can still arise. Gum disease is one of those dental issues that can pop up even with proper oral hygiene. Unfortunately, gum disease is one of the leading causes of adult tooth loss in the US. To help you avoid gum disease, and premature tooth loss, here are four health concerns you should be aware of.

3 Dentist Tips For Flossing Your Teeth
One very important aspect of proper dental care is flossing. However, it is sadly something that most people neglect to do because they feel that it is too time consuming or too difficult to do. Thankfully, there are certain tips that your dentist can give you to help you floss effectively. This article will discuss 3 of these tips in more detail. Go In At Angle Flossing your teeth is an excellent way to get the food particles removed and to keep your teeth healthy and strong.

Dealing With A Cavity Temporarily
If you think that you have a cavity then the best thing for you to do is to get in and have the dentist give you an exam and treat the problem. There are several options available for fixing a cavity, depending on the situation such as the severity of the cavity, your budget, which tooth the cavity is on and so on. If you aren't able to get in to see the dentist right away for whatever reason, then you want to make sure you do what you can to lessen the chances of the cavity getting bigger or leading to other issues.

Are You An Adult With Crooked Teeth? Two Reasons Why You Should Get Braces
If you're an adult with crooked teeth, you might think that you're just going to have to deal with them.  You've had them this long and in some ways, you've adjusted your life so that they're not too much of a problem.  The only issue is this:  They are a problem.  If you're self-conscious about your teeth you might have missed out on all kinds of great opportunities that you would have taken advantage of if you only could become confident in the appearance of your teeth.

Questions About Getting Crowns
If you have a pretty bad cavity, a broken tooth or another problem with one or more of your teeth that has put you in the position of possibly needing to have a crown put on it then you have probably come up with a good number of questions about crowns. Here are some of the frequently asked questions a lot of people generally have about crowns and the answers to them:

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 "