You may have heard the old adage: “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” When it comes to your oral health, this saying is doubly true. After all, the “ounce” of time and money you spend brushing, flossing, and rinsing every day pales in comparison to the “pounds” you’ll spend on treating […]
Category: Family Dentistry
Drug-Free Headache Relief From Your Dentist
Tylenol and other over the counter pain relievers are the most common go-to treatments for headaches. If you experience chronic headaches (one or more a week), or face and jaw pain that leads to headaches, you may be a candidate for a type of proven headache relief provided by your dentist. TruDenta utilizes a combination […]
Who Needs a Root Canal?
Being told that you need root canal therapy can seem like bad news, especially if you have misconceptions about what root canal therapy actually entails. However, in a sense, it can be good news—the need for root canal therapy means there’s still a chance your tooth can be saved before extensive decay causes you to […]
A Disturbing Look at Dental Plaque
Since we were young, most of us have been taught to protect our teeth from dental plaque by brushing and flossing them at least twice every day. Yet, if asked, would you be able to explain what, exactly, dental plaque is? Or, why the sticky film is such a threat? Understanding what plaque is made […]
If Your Teeth Look Great, Do You Still Need a Checkup?
If you follow your dentist’s advice closely, you should brush your teeth at least twice every day (and after meals, whenever possible), and floss between them at least once. You would also attend a dental checkup and cleaning appointment as often as your dentist recommends for a thorough teeth cleaning and examination. Unfortunately, many people […]
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