I get asked all the time if there is ANY possible way that dentistry can be done without giving shots! The shot is usually the most feared part of the whole procedure and I think most people would dread the dentist far less if that part could be done away with. So, is there any […]
Root canals are probably the most dreaded procedure in all of dentistry. Your tooth usually hurts prior to the root canal, the procedure is long and uncomfortable, and then afterwards you often have discomfort for several weeks or months. It’s this last part that most people aren’t aware of. Most people expect that once the […]
Finding out where the sugar in your diet is coming from can be challenging! One of the big reasons why is that sugar in many products hides under different names. Here are some of the most common names you’ll see as part of the ingredients. Sugar High Fructose Corn Syrup Corn Syrup Honey Agave Nectar Pure […]
Dentistry along with medicine has seen explosive growth in the cost to provide those services. For many people, the cost is more than they can reasonably afford. Why is this so? Does dentistry really have to be so expensive? Is it because dentists are greedy? How is dental care in other countries so much cheaper? […]
Did you know that it is actually very common for people to be missing permanent adult teeth? Estimates are that about 20 % of people are missing at least one tooth. The majority of these are wisdom teeth but there are also some other teeth that are commonly missing as well. I’ll go over what […]
Did you know that it is recommended you replace your toothbrush every three months? Most people don’t. I’ve found that most of my patients only replace theirs when they come in for their 6 month check-up and get another free toothbrush from me. Hopefully after reading this I can convince you to spring for that […]
Genetics Did you know that simply being redheaded makes it so that you require more anesthetic for dental procedures? The same gene that helps produce your red hair also has some effects on the pain receptors in your body. Your pain tolerance is usually lower than other people and you are more resistant to anesthetics […]
One of the most critical parts of placing fillings or doing a root canal correctly is keeping the tooth entirely isolated from any saliva or blood in the mouth. How does your dentist do this effectively? What can you do to help? Rubber Dam The rubber dam was invented in the 1800’s and is still […]
Ever wondered what is in the anesthetics that your dentist gives you? I’ve got all the information you need here. Topical Anesthetic (Pre-numbing gel) Most dentists will place a topical anesthetic on the tissue where the needle will be inserted. This helps reduce and in some cases remove entirely the initial “prick” you get […]
One of the big reasons why a lot of dentists recommend getting wisdom teeth out routinely is a condition known as pericoronitis. Wisdom teeth, especially in your bottom jaw, typically don’t have quite enough space to come in all the way. If they do come in all the way, they still have quite a bit […]