Imagine this: to relax and unwind from a strenuous day, you decide to have an at-home movie night. After searching through Netflix and making a fresh bag of popcorn, you sink into your cozy chair and watch the opening credits scroll by. Suddenly, your teeth come down hard on an uncooked kernel! A sharp, stabbing pain ensues as you rush to the mirror and confirm your initial suspicion: your tooth is cracked.

An inconvenient, distressing dental emergency like this can be anxiety-inducing if you aren’t sure where to turn for fast, effective treatment. Should you head to your dentist? Or would the emergency room be a better option? Read on for the answer!

Does this sound familiar? After a long, stressful day, you barely muster up the energy to make dinner before collapsing onto your bed. The sheets are so warm and inviting, and you effortlessly sink into them as your eyes get heavier and heavier. As you are about to drift into sleep, you are jolted awake by the realization that you haven’t brushed or flossed your teeth! Half asleep, you decide a quick rinse with toothpaste and water will do the trick before getting back into bed.

Let’s be honest, flossing isn’t everyone’s favorite activity, but it plays a crucial role in your oral and overall health. Read on for the dangers of not flossing, as well as additional ways to improve your oral health.

Choosing different grocery items for your kids’ diets can be difficult, especially when there are so many things for you to choose from. It’s important to get nutritional items, but they need to taste good as well. On top of that, certain foods that are often considered as healthy can actually cause a lot of damage to your kids’ teeth. Your children’s dentist shares what they are and why they can be so harmful for young smiles.

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Nothing screams confidence like a big, happy, healthy-looking smile. People who are embarrassed or self-conscious of their smiles tend to have much less confidence and increased levels of stress and anxiety. Showing off your healthy teeth affects the way others see you and is even contagious. If you don’t feel like your smile is sufficient, the good news is that you have many different options. Continue reading to learn about how seeing a cosmetic dentist can improve your confidence as well as some different types of procedures that are available.

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Maintaining a beautiful smile, healthy gums, and white teeth require a lifetime commitment to an effective dental hygiene routine. However, study after study has shown that Americans seriously neglect their oral care. In fact, roughly 23% of people in the U.S. have gone two or more days without brushing their teeth and another 20% admitted to not flossing their teeth at all. With tooth decay and other dental issues on the rise, it is more important now than ever that you follow these four preventive measures recommended by your dentist.

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