There comes a point in most parent’s lives when they are faced with a child who has a loose baby tooth but won’t pull it out! It usually hurts and is a big to do! So what do you do? The way I see it you’ve got about three main options. Don’t do anything – […]
One of the most common complications of having a tooth taken out is developing a dry socket. A dry socket is when the blood clot that is supposed to be in the extraction site either doesn’t form or is displaced. This exposes the bone in the area causing a severe toothache type pain. Many of my […]
If you’ve got kids, it’s very likely you’re eventually going to see some sort of dental trauma! I’d estimate that at least a third of kids have had some sort of dental accident. This can range from minor bruises / cuts to completely breaking a tooth or knocking it out. The key thing is to […]
When you’re thinking about prepping for a true SHTF scenario, being prepared to deal with dental issues and emergencies is probably low down on your list of priorities and can be easily overlooked. I also believe that it is a very important part of anyone’s preparedness plan as a bad toothache, dental abscess, or broken […]
Reduce your risk of cavities I get told at least once a day by one of my patients that they have “soft teeth” and that is why they keep getting cavities. “Soft teeth” are for the most part a myth (with a couple of very rare exceptions). While your genetics are one small factor in […]
**Before we get started, I want to be clear that I am not recommending that you never see your dentist for cleaning visits. There are some areas of your mouth that you can’t clean yourself and you also need the dentist to check for cavities, infections, and oral cancer. Please use this guide as a […]
OK, so what do you do when a tooth falls out of your denture or it breaks in half. Teeth that have fallen off can actually be put back in place with superglue in a pinch. The compound in super glue is very similar to the materials that are used to make the denture. First […]