October means Halloween and Halloween means candy. The kind of candy you eat can be the difference between a yummy treat and a dental problem. You can still enjoy everything the spookiest season promises if you know how to make smart choices to protect your teeth from damage and decay. Remember, just because you’re a … Best and Worst Halloween Candy for Your Teeth
Elevated stress levels caused by the pandemic have manifested in a variety of physical ailments, like migraines, anxiety, fatigue – and cracked teeth. Some dentists are reporting that they have treated twice as many cracked teeth this year than last year, even though they are seeing fewer patients than usual. What’s going on, and how … Has COVID-19 Stress Caused Your Cracked Teeth?
A dental problem is the last thing you want to worry about when you’re following stay-at-home orders. But if you develop a problem, it’s important to know the difference between a minor dental issue and a true dental emergency. Some things can wait – others can’t. You might need emergency dental care and an in-person … Do You Really Have a Dental Emergency?
Getting a tooth pulled is more involved than just giving a good tug. Though your Arlington dentist does everything possible to save your natural tooth, sometimes a tooth extraction is necessary to maintain good oral health, or at least get you on the path to healthy teeth and gums.
Any mouth injury or tooth pain could mean you need emergency dental care. Then again, you might not have a dental emergency at all. It’s always wise to err on the side of caution and contact your Arlington dentist to find out if you need to be seen. To minimize panic about oral health problems, … When Do You Really Need Emergency Dental Care?
No one in my family had wisdom teeth. None of my children do either, until this last child. We just had her first check-up. When they did x-rays, I was shocked to find out she had wisdom teeth. I keep hearing that wisdom teeth need to be removed, but the dentist said not to worry … Do All Wisdom Teeth Have to Be Removed?
I’m wondering if an emergency dentist can do anything for me. Yesterday, I was reaching for a can on my top shelf and I accidentally knocked one down and it hit me. I put ice on it and it didn’t bruise or anything, so I thought it was ok. I woke up this morning and … Can a Loose Adult Tooth Be Saved?
Went to an emergency dentist when I chipped a tooth and my dentist was on vacation. He fixed the chip, but the tooth next to it has started turning ugly and gray. Did he do something to it? Lorene S. – New Mexico Lorene, A graying tooth generally means a tooth is dead or dying. … Tooth Turned Ugly After Emergency Visit
I have a prescription for medical marijuana which I use for anxiety. I broke a tooth and will be booking with an emergency dentist in a couple of days and will be utilizing my prescription in the meantime. I am curious to know if this will matter to the emergency dentist. Can he refuse to … Marijuana & Dental Work
My son and I love to wrestle and at least twice a week our living room turns into a wrestling ring where we battle it out. It’s all in fun, but I have to admit, we do get pretty serious sometimes. Last night I took an elbow to my jaw and boy, did it hurt! … Will my wrestling wound heal on it’s own?
I was at the playground with my kids and their friends. During play, my son’s 9-year-old friend fell on the metal monkey bars, knocking his front tooth right out! His mom picked it up and they quickly left. That had me in a panic, as I wouldn’t know what to do in that situation. What … What do you do for a knocked out tooth?
I’m an avid long-boarder and today I got myself in some big trouble! I’m not one for wearing all the safety gear so my mom is constantly hounding me about it. Well, I guess I should have listened because I tried a new stunt and ended up face-first on the concrete and what’s even worse … I’m 16… can I see an emergency dentist alone?