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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

Three Options For Fixing Your Dentures When You Have A Fake Tooth Knocked Out

Posted on September 26, 2016

People will be themselves, no matter what age they are. That means that highly confrontational people will still be highly confrontational, regardless of age eighteen or age eighty-eight. As such, punches may be thrown, and teeth may be knocked out. The only difference is, when you are eighty-eight (or thereabouts), you probably have dentures and the knocked out tooth is fake. If you have recently broken your dentures after a an act of physical aggression, here are three options for fixing them and putting the knocked out tooth back. [Read More]

3 Reasons To Use A Dental Staffing Firm When Opening A Private Practice After Dental School

Posted on September 15, 2016

Upon graduating from dental school, young dentists who want to go into private practice are faced with much more than simply cleaning teeth and filling cavities. They must also make all of the decisions that are associated with running a business, for a private dental practice is a business. If you're a dentist and struggling to manage all aspects of your dental practice, hiring a dental staffing firm to fill any open positions in your office will make your life much easier. [Read More]

Can Poor Oral Health Lead To Death?

Posted on August 17, 2016

You may have heard stories of people being refused insurance payouts because of their undeclared poor oral health. There are stories of oral health leading to poor overall and possibly death. Is this really true? Here's a look at the link between poor oral health and death. Affects the Immune System Gum disease has been linked to a poor immune system. The disease means that the immune system is constantly compromised, and can't fight against other diseases as it usually would. [Read More]

Tasty Snacks For Children That Dentists Approve Of

Posted on August 17, 2016

Children constantly need to eat. At least, that's the way it feels. They will seem to always complain of being hungry and need snacks a lot more than adults. The problem is finding a snack that won't harm their teeth. Here are some great, tasty snacks for children that your dentist will approve of. Fresh Fruit and Veg Of course, the obvious snack option is fruit and veg, thanks to all the nutrients these foods have. [Read More]