Say the words root canal and most people cringe. This is one of the most feared dental procedures. However, while no one wants to undergo a root canal, it can be a vital procedure for those who are suffering from extreme decay or rot. Without a root canal, you can lose the tooth and/or develop abscesses. In order to ensure everyone who needs one can get a root canal, many dentists and endodontists who perform root canals offer both oral sedatives and IV sedation to help those who need to be relaxed or unconscious during the procedure.
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Braces are considered by some a "right of passage" into adulthood. It is something nearly everyone has to go through, like acne and awkwardness. Yet, given the cost of braces per child and the fact that almost all dental insurances do not typically cover the cost of corrective orthodontics, you may be wondering if you should invest in them at all. Do kids really need braces? Check out the following and decide for yourself.
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It's important to go to the dentist for your routine cleaning and checkup every six months, but there are reasons to go in between these appointments. If you are having dental issues or have a dental emergency, it's important to get to the dentist for treatment right away to prevent further injury or worsening health issues. If you aren't sure when you should seek help from the dentist, read on for a few emergency reasons you should get to the dentist.
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Mouthwash is often sold as helping to reduce the risk of gum disease. And it's true; certain varieties of mouthwash are effective in helping to combat this disease. However, that doesn't mean that rinsing with mouthwash is a replacement for other methods of combating gum disease. Here's why it's okay to use mouthwash, but not okay to skip flossing.
What Mouthwash Can Do
Mouthwash is effective at two things: getting beneath your gums and eliminating bacteria.
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When you have completed your initial consultation visit with an orthodontist and are scheduled to get braces placed on your teeth, you might be wondering about whether it will hurt. Feeling pain is a normal part of having braces, and there are different times you will feel the pain and different types of pain that you will feel.
There is no pain with getting them placed on your teeth
The first thing to know is that getting braces on your teeth in itself does not hurt.
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