Try though you might, it’s impossible to predict exactly when a dental emergency will occur because accidents can happen at any given moment. Whether you’ve bitten into something hard and lost a restoration or took a blow to the face during a football game that knocked out a tooth, you’re likely feeling shocked, anxious, and in pain. Though you can’t stop the event itself, there are things you can do to minimize damage if or when something goes down. Keep reading to learn 3 ways to avoid a dental emergency!

When you think of October, the health of your teeth probably takes a back seat to the biggest candy holiday of the year. But it’s also Dental Hygiene Month! While it’s fine to take on the challenge of improving your oral care over the next 31 days by yourself, it can be more fun and beneficial to get your whole family involved.

If you want to improve the oral health of your entire household this month and have fun doing it, continue reading. Below are five great tips for making it happen.

Does it usually take a warm cup of joe to get you going in the morning? You aren’t the only one! Over half of all Americans typically enjoy at least one cup of coffee every day according to the National Coffee Association. While certainly enjoyable for the taste buds, the same can’t be said about your pearly whites. Read on to learn about the negative effects coffee can have on your dental health and ways to keep your smile safe.

After the pandemic, everybody is a little more germ-conscious than they used to be. However, even now, there are still plenty of things in your home that could do with more disinfecting than they get. In fact, some of the things that you use most often are also some of the most laden with bacteria.

If you want to know more about what could be harboring germs in your house, here are a few examples of some of the worst offenders so that you can protect your health.

It isn’t just pain that people fear from a root canal. Often enough, patients worry the procedure’s price exceeds their budget. You can’t count on a treatment with a cost you can’t cover. As such, many find themselves asking, “Are root canals expensive?” Well, your Texarkana dentist is here to tell you they’re less pricey than you’d think. To learn why, read this summary of root canal price factors and treatment’s cost-effectiveness.

Have you ever leaned over to kiss your partner first thing in the morning, only to have them recoil immediately? You may be suffering from some pretty serious morning breath!

If so, there are quite a few reasons why that may be the case. Here are a few, along with how you can deal with them.

If you have recently been told by your dentist that you need root canal therapy, you may have immediately thought that was awful news! There are so many misconceptions about the procedure that normally the news is met with dread. However, root canal therapy is essential in treating advanced tooth decay. When a cavity goes untreated, it can go further into the dental pulp—the center of a tooth. Your dentist must then remove the infection to keep it from spreading to the root and other parts of your body. Read on for more important truths about root canal therapy!

If you’re struggling with chipped, stained, cracked, or gapped teeth, then you’ve likely considered getting veneers. These porcelain shells can cover up most dental flaws simultaneously, and they can last 15 years or more! However, you’ll have to implement certain measures if you want to make the most of your new pearly whites, including adjusting your eating habits. Read on to learn three tips for your diet change with veneers.

Thanksgiving is right around the corner. As you and your loved one’s gather at the dinner table, you’ll share stories and swap information, just like the Pilgrims and Native Americans did during the first Thanksgiving. However, hunting and gathering tips probably weren’t the only things they learned from one another. They learned about each other’s oral hygiene methods, too. Although we don’t chew on twigs to keep our teeth clean, early oral hygiene techniques paved the way for modern brushing and flossing habits. 

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When you think of crooked or gapped teeth, the first way to fix them that comes to mind might be orthodontics. Though Invisalign and metal braces can move teeth into a more ideal position, you also have to commit to undergoing these treatments for several months or possibly years. This might not sound appealing to those who only have minor cosmetic flaws they want to fix. That’s where veneers come in. Continue reading to learn about why porcelain veneers are called “instant orthodontics” and how they can benefit your beam.