Curled toes, tense shoulders, eyes wide, hands gripped firmly on the arm rests – does that sound like you when you’re at the dentist? If so, you’re not alone – more than 75 percent of Americans feel anxiety about dental appointments. We know most dentist visits don’t exactly … [Read more...]
How to Handle Dental Emergencies
The best way to prepare for a dental emergency is to educate yourself on appropriate actions to take when you find yourself in a frightening situation. Dental emergencies can be just as alarming as medical emergencies. You want to make sure you have the tools necessary for … [Read more...]
New Dentist? What to Expect
Often the dentist you had as a young adult continues to treat you as you age, but occasionally a move or retirement can force you to abandon the familiar and try a new dentist. There are many dentists who do good work and are friendly, but what will happen at your first … [Read more...]
Tooth Discoloration: What You Should Know
Tooth discoloration happens to the best of us. No matter how hard we try to avoid it, it happens. It happens to people of all habits and, not just smokers (however if you smoke, you are putting yourself at increased risk for it). There are plenty of other occurrences that … [Read more...]