We’ve all been there—the dentist or dental hygienist pokes a finger, implement, X-ray or U-tray a little too far inwards, and suddenly, you’re gagging. Not only is this uncomfortable (and embarrassing!) it prevents your dentist from finishing what he or…
When dentists discuss the benefits of cosmetic dentistry, the conversation is usually focused on the teeth themselves: how to make them whiter, straighter, and cleaner-looking. But one rarely-discussed benefit of cosmetic dentistry is that it can also improve your overall…
You may be surprised to learn that most dentists stopped using Novocain in the 1940s! Instead, we use Procaine or a similar local anesthetic Dentist. However, as one of the first drugs ever used in modern sedation dentistry, Novocain is…
The good news is that you don’t have to be part of the problem. More and more people are joining the zero-waste movement, striving to only use items that are biodegradable, compostable, and plastic-free. One particular challenge is finding reusable…
Our teeth are whiter, shinier, and straighter than those of our ancestors. But in terms of cavities and tooth decay, we’re far behind our Neolithic forbears, according to research published in scientific journal Nature Genetics. In today’s blog post our…
In our previous blog post, we discussed some of the things patients can do to help mitigate their gag reflex at the dentist’s office. In today’s post, we’ll explore ways that your dentist can help with cases that are particularly…
If you are brushing your teeth as hard as you can in effort to remove the plaque, you may be surprised to learn that plaque is usually easy to remove with quick, gentle tooth brush strokes. Below are some signs…
The relationship between sugar and tooth decay has been well-established by the dental profession. And it’s true; the bacteria that live on our teeth love sugar. Once they chomp down on it, they convert it into acid, which destroys tooth…
Saliva helps wash away the bacteria in your mouth. Your mouth will dry out if it does not produce enough saliva. Dry mouth is something that most people will experience at some point. However, if it is chronic, then it…
A Steele Creek family dentist may recommend a root canal if you have a tooth that is severely damaged. Many people are afraid to get a root canal because they believe the myths about it. There are many root canal…