For many people, going to the dentist is something they do not enjoy.
Some people fear a painful experience, others are uncomfortable with someone around their teeth, but maybe the largest group of people simply don’t like the cost of dentistry.
In this article we cover five reasons behind the cost of dental care.
Just like any other industry, there are some questions that just get answered over and over again.
Dentistry is no different. In fact, there may be more in the dental field because it is something people tend to avoid and put off.
In this article we’ll address four of the most common dental questions that we get on a day to day basis!
Dentistry isn’t probably something that is top of mind when you find out you’re pregnant. After all, you have a LOT on your mind.
When faced with an addition to your family dentistry can take a back seat, right?
However, pregnancy does increase a woman’s chance for several common oral health issues that you should be aware of.
We want to discuss three specific issues that we see quite often with pregnant women so hopefully you can avoid them! Continue reading “Dentistry During Pregnancy – Three Things You Should Know”
Dry SocketsAnytime you have a tooth removed, or have one knocked out, you are at risk for developing a dry socket.
When you go through a tooth removal procedure at Mint Dental we cover a lot of this information before you have a molar removed, but this article is meant to be a nice, quick reference, for those times a dentist isn’t available.
Continue reading “What is a Dry Socket, and How to Prevent Them!”
Afraid of the Dentist?Are you afraid of going to the dentist? Have you ever skipped a dentist appointment because you were anxious about what might happen there? Have you tried to ignore tooth pain rather than seek treatment—only to have the problem worsen over time? Continue reading “Dealing with Dental Fear and Avoidance”
Are you Experiencing Sensitive Teeth?Have you ever taken a sip of your hot morning coffee or tea then grimaced as your teeth began to hurt? Or maybe at some point you stopped putting ice in your water glass or stopped eating ice cream to avoid aching teeth from the cold?
This kind of sensitivity to cold or hot foods and beverages can be frustrating and may even impact your quality of life. There are several dental conditions that can cause your teeth to become sensitive. Continue reading “When Teeth are Sensitive to Hot and Cold”
Every person who has ever visited the dentist has been asked, “have you been flossing” by either their dental hygienist or dentist, and according to the American Dental Association, 20% of adults never floss. Is flossing really that important? Continue reading “The Benefits of Good Flossing Technique”
When it comes to a healthy looking smile, the general consensus is that whiter is better. As such, whitening strips are available to help gain the look one desires. While there is little debate over the effectiveness of the strips, there has been some concern as to the overall effects the whitening strips may have upon your teeth. To debunk some of the misconceptions about whitening we have addressed some of the issues below. Continue reading “Can you Weaken your Teeth Through Whitening?”
A few years back, I spoke with a man who was going in for open heart surgery. What made this strange was that the man I was talking to ate properly, exercised regularly, and would at the surface not appear to have any reason to have heart problems. Yet, for about 6 months the man had seen an increase in chest pains. It started as what he perceived to be heartburn and built in intensity until he had to go see a cardiologist. He stated that there was bacteria buildup around one of the main cavities and that they would have to go in and remove the buildup of the bacteria. Continue reading “How your Gums can Affect your Heart”
Keep Your Mouth Healthy this Halloween!Halloween is almost here and as dentists we understand that it means candies and costumes. While we would prefer if you ate an apple rather than a candy bar, we’re realistic and understand that you can’t say no to candy forever, especially at Halloween.
Here are our tips for having a great Halloween WITH candy, but still keeping your teeth, gums and mouth healthy.
