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A Guide to Creatively Handling a Child's Dental Health

• Why It's Best To Let A Dentist Handle Teeth Whitening

  31 May 2023

  Having stained teeth can affect your life in many ways. For instance, you will lose self-confidence and probably avoid smiling in public, particularly when attending events. Luckily, you can consider teeth whitening to restore the appearance of your teeth.  You'll have two options — to whiten the teeth on your own using over-the-counter products or get professional teeth whitening treatment. In-office teeth whitening is better as it's far superior and involves minimal risks.

• The Process For Getting Dental Implants

  19 April 2023

  Getting implants is one of the easiest ways to replace lost teeth. There are several preparation steps that you will need to go through to get the final result. All of these steps are designed to help get you ready for the final procedure. Good preparation ensures that you heal properly once you have finished the surgery. Dental Examination and Antibiotics Your dentist will do a thorough examination of your teeth and gums before they attempt to install implants.

• Sore Tooth After A Root Canal: Is This Normal?

  17 March 2023

  Root canal treatment is generally preceded by discomfort, which probably was the reason why you sought dental care in the first place. Root canals are the removal of a tooth's pulp or nerve, and this removal is warranted when the pulp is significantly infected — with this infection being the cause of your pain. You can reasonably expect this pain to quickly subside after your root canal has been performed. So what does it mean when it doesn't?

• Filling Cavities During Invisalign Treatment: How Complicated Is It?

  5 January 2023

  Can you have a cavity filled while you're in the middle of your invisible braces treatment? The short answer is yes—but your orthodontist might prefer to avoid this scenario. But why can cavities be such a big deal for your invisible braces? Accuracy The dimensions of your bite must be recorded with absolute accuracy before the clear trays of your invisible braces can be made. Your orthodontist has a couple of options with this recording, and they may use a digital scanning device or take a manual impression of your teeth using dental putty.

• 5 Ways To Manage Post-Operative Pain After Dental Extractions

  5 January 2023

  Dentists administer one or two types of anesthesia during dental extractions to eliminate pain during the procedure. While the extraction itself may be painless, pain is one of the common post-surgery effects you may experience.  Here are some great tips to help you manage post-surgical pain following dental extractions. 1. Pain Medication Your oral surgeon may send you home with a pack of over-the-counter pain-relieving meds. The dentist may prescribe a more powerful pain medication if the extraction was complex or the procedure also required surgery of the jawbone and gums.