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Fillings and Root Canals: What is the Same and What is Different?
Let’s start with the most obvious similarity between these two dental procedures: Nobody wants them. There are plenty of things you would rather do...

5 Reasons You Should Head to the Dentist Immediately
We all know the look of an emergency: the flashing blue and red lights, gathered people looking anxious, sometimes sirens, maybe a crowd gathering....

All About Dental Abscesses
The phrase "tooth abscess" doesn't exactly invite warm and fuzzy feelings. It is certainly not something anyone has ever asked for at Christmas....

Five Common Oral Surgeries and How to Prepare for Them
Disney World on the 4th of July New York City on the 100th day of a garbage worker strike In your shower when the hot water runs out In the pool...

Three Ways to Make Oral Surgery Pain-Free
We've come a long way in dentistry. Gone are the days of a pair of pliers and a bottle of whiskey. Dentistry is now relatively painless, very safe,...

Top Five Reasons to get a Comprehensive Dental Exam
A stitch in time saves nine. Don't cry over spilled milk. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. These old sayings have lasted because their...

Dental Bone Spurs: Cause, Symptoms, and Cures
Our mouths are busy places! They communicate, smile, and chew all day long. Like a reliable car, mouths deserve both attention and maintenance. When...

Caring for “New” Teeth: The Before and After of Dental Crowns
While a royal coronation sounds exciting, a dental crown might not be quite as thrilling. Generally, there are no parades or national holidays when...

Not Your Grandpa’s Dentures: Three Ways Dentures Have Improved
While we pledge allegiance to the flag and honor George Washington's courage and honesty, none of us would want his teeth. Stories abound about the...