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Learning the reasons for your recommended extraction and understanding what to expect can help ease your anxiety. After our baby teeth fall out and our adult teeth come in, they are meant to last a lifetime. However, there are several reasons why a permanent tooth may need to be extracted. If your dentist tells you …
Sealants are not a substitute for brushing and flossing, but they do help keep cavities from forming. Brushing and flossing are indeed the best ways to prevent cavities, but it’s not always easy to get every little crevice and crack of your teeth. This is especially true of your molars. Our molars are uneven and …
The problem that most people have is that there is not enough room for their wisdom teeth to erupt through the gums correctly. Wisdom teeth, also known as “third molars,” are the last adult teeth to grow in the mouth. Typically, most people have four wisdom teeth in the back of the mouth, two on …
Our pediatric dental anesthesia specialists have advanced training that allows them to interact positively with children who have anxiety and special needs. Going to the dentist is an essential part of keeping your kid’s mouth healthy. However, it generally doesn’t rank high on the list of things your child, or you as a parent, want …
Whether prescribed by your doctor or bought over the counter, many medications can affect your oral health. If you are experiencing problems with your oral health, you may want to look at the medications you are taking to see if one of them may be causing an underlying issue. Talk to your dentist if you …
If you have sensitive teeth, it can be treated. The type of treatment you need will depend on the cause of your sensitivity. Do you feel pain or discomfort occasionally after taking a bite of ice cream or a drink of hot coffee? Does brushing your teeth or flossing make you wince from time to …