Perhaps you have an incoming wisdom tooth, a tooth with too much decay to save, you have experienced dental trauma, or you request to have a tooth removed for aesthetic purposes. While most patients have no major issues after tooth extraction, a small percentage may develop a condition known as dry socket. We describe recognizing, […]
How Vitamins and Minerals Affect Your Teeth
Vitamins and minerals come in all shapes and sizes, from gummies and supplemental pills to powders and gels. They can even be found in the food you eat. In this blog, we’ll tell you how consuming certain types of vitamins and minerals can help – or in some cases hurt – your teeth and gums. […]
What Your Tooth Pain Could Mean
Tooth pain is a sign that something is wrong, and whether it feels throbbing and sharp or dull and achy, it can easily make it difficult to talk, chew, focus, or get some shut-eye. There are so many different things that can cause pain in a tooth, and any type of tooth pain is worth […]
When is Root Canal Retreatment Needed?
People automatically assume that a root canal is a “one and done” type of procedure, but sometimes that isn’t the case. It’s possible to start to experience pain and discomfort in a tooth that had a root canal. When this happens, you will typically need to undergo a procedure known as root canal retreatment. Learn […]