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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

Are You An Adult With Crooked Teeth? Two Reasons Why You Should Get Braces

Posted on June 10, 2017

If you're an adult with crooked teeth, you might think that you're just going to have to deal with them.  You've had them this long and in some ways, you've adjusted your life so that they're not too much of a problem.  The only issue is this:  They are a problem.  If you're self-conscious about your teeth you might have missed out on all kinds of great opportunities that you would have taken advantage of if you only could become confident in the appearance of your teeth. [Read More]

Questions About Getting Crowns

Posted on May 13, 2017

If you have a pretty bad cavity, a broken tooth or another problem with one or more of your teeth that has put you in the position of possibly needing to have a crown put on it then you have probably come up with a good number of questions about crowns. Here are some of the frequently asked questions a lot of people generally have about crowns and the answers to them: [Read More]

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]