If you have just recently undergone root canal treatment, it’s time to recover. The recovery process allows healing and resting and it gives your smile the chance to restore its full health. To help you successfully complete the recovery process, we recommend doing the following things: Take prescribed medications Your dentist or endodontist will give you prescribed medications to help... read more »

Most people who think about root canals think of them as prohibitively painful procedures. But most patients actually report that a root canal is no more painful that having a filling procedure performed! Why would you need a root canal? If a tooth’s pulp is inflamed or infected, you may need a root canal. Your tooth can become infected if... read more »

Do you ever wonder what you can do to help make your child’s dental experience more enjoyable? Do you ever worry about taking your child to the dentist? If so, we are happy to offer you a few ideas for helping your child feel more comfortable. You may want to consider alerting your child’s dentist before the visit. Many dentists... read more »

When you think of the dental office, do you think of patients screaming as the dentist works on their teeth? If so, there’s no need to be dramatic. At our office, we do everything we can to make every patient as comfortable as possible, and we are delighted to do so with the help of nitrous oxide! Nitrous oxide is... read more »

Have you heard that wisdom teeth don’t always need removal? It is true that some people’s wisdom teeth come in properly and develop no problems. However, most people do suffer from oral health issues due to the presence of their wisdom teeth. Your dentist will recommend the best option for removal, but you can learn more about these circumstances below.... read more »

Have you heard horror stories about gum disease?  Have you wondered how much of what you’ve read is true? Are you worried about the state of your gums? If so, we’re here to help separate fact from fiction and dispel some of the more common myths surrounding gum disease. Myth 1: Bleeding gums aren’t really a problem. Bleeding gums is... read more »