About Me

Dental Procedure Pain: Get the Facts

I recently visited the dentist and received the news that I needed a root canal. Even though I care for my teeth well, a filling I had as a child fell out one day without me noticing. (I have a bad habit of chewing on ice...) I didn't have it replaced for months, so the root canal was needed to restore the tooth. I was so scared! I had heard the stories of root canals being painful, and I hesitantly had the work done expecting the worst. I was in shock that I had virtually no pain during, or after, the procedure when I took my medications as prescribed. I created this blog to help others who are putting off dental work in fear of pain. I learned that the stories I heard were greatly exaggerated or just "old wives tales" about root canal pain. Don't be afraid!

Latest Posts

4 Ways To Maximize The Results Of Your Teeth Whitening

Posted on February 24, 2017

Thinking about having your teeth whitened? If so, then of course you want to make sure that you'll end up with the best results and a brighter, whiter smile. The good news is that there are four simple steps you can take to make the most of your teeth whitening procedure. Schedule a Dental Cleaning First First and foremost, have your teeth professionally cleaned before whitening them. This will help to remove a lot of common surface staining. [Read More]

3 Things to Help Make Your Child's Next Dentist Appointment Easier

Posted on January 27, 2017

Do you have a child that needs to visit the dentist? Have you had a difficult time with dentist visits in the past? Few adults enjoy going to the dentist, so it should come as no surprise if you're having a difficult time convincing your child that visiting his or her dentist is a good idea. But since visiting a pediatric dentist is essential to the dental health of your child, it's important that you make him or her go anyway. [Read More]

What It Means When Your Hygienist Calls Out Numbers While Examining Your Gums

Posted on January 13, 2017

When you go in to the dentist's office for a dental cleaning, part of the cleaning often involves the hygienist checking your gums and calling out numbers. You may be wondering what this is all about. If you are too shy to ask the hygienist, the following information will help you understand why this is done. Gum Tissue Coverage Your gums are responsible for holding your teeth in place. There are many levels of tissue thickness and " [Read More]

Don't Let Fear Keep You From The Dentist

Posted on December 27, 2016

If thought of sitting in the dentist's chair terrifies you, you're not alone. It's estimated that between 30-40 million Americans are afraid of going to the dentist. The phobia can be so strong that sufferers will often go without important treatment and suffer continued pain, allowing the health of their teeth to be compromised. Thankfully, there is now sedation dentistry that can be used to help alleviate fear and anxiety. [Read More]