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Mild Pain Relievers may be all you need for Discomfort after Dental Work
For most dental work you’re usually back to your regular routine in no more than a day or two (or even hours) afterward. For the
Continue ReadingNSAIDs for Pain Management is Safe – if Used Properly
Millions of Americans regularly use ibuprofen to manage minor pain and swelling. As with other fields in healthcare, the drug is a mainstay in dentistry,
Continue ReadingKnow the Facts Before you Go Abroad for Dental Care
Each year, over a million Americans, venture abroad for healthcare, with roughly half for dental care. Cost is the main reason — “medical tourists” believe
Continue Reading2.6 Million Fans ‘Like’ Justin Bieber’s Chipped Tooth
Is a chipped tooth big news? It is if you’re Justin Bieber. When the pop singer recently posted a picture from the dental office to
Continue ReadingRoot Canal Awareness Week: A Time to Learn How Teeth Are Saved
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of the month of May? Balmy breezes? Sweet-smelling flowers? How about root canal treatment?
Continue ReadingDentures Still an Effective Restoration for Total Tooth Loss
Tooth Loss…After a long struggle with dental disease, you have finally lost the last of your remaining teeth. Â Like over a quarter of Americans
Continue ReadingMore Than a new Smile – Dental Implants Help Stop Bone Loss as Well
Since their introduction over three decades ago, dental implants have evolved into dentistry’s premier tooth replacement choice. While their primary purpose is to replace missing
Continue ReadingCharlize Theron Back in Action After Dental Surgery
Dental Surgery….When they’re introducing a new movie, actors often take a moment to pay tribute to the people who helped make it happen — like,
Continue ReadingX-Ray Radiation Exposure is Much Less than Daily Environmental Radiation
X-rays are an important diagnostic tool in dentistry because of their ability to penetrate and pass through body tissues. Because they penetrate at different speeds
Continue Reading3 Things Your Dentist Recommends You do if You Have Shingles
Shingles..It may begin as an itching or burning feeling on your skin, followed by numbness or sensitivity to touch. But then you develop a painful
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