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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

Pros and Cons of Using Rubber Bands to Close the Gap between Your Front Teeth

Posted on April 21, 2015

If you have a gap between your two front teeth, one method your dentist may suggest to close the gap is using rubber bands. By simply looping a special rubber band around your two front teeth, you can slowly draw them closer together, closing the gap within a couple of months. This method, while simple, is not right for everyone. Weigh these pros and cons (and also speak with your dentist) before deciding whether using bands to close the gap between your teeth is the right choice for you. [Read More]

Pediatric Dental Visits: What Parents Can Expect

Posted on April 3, 2015

Are you and your family members taking advantage of the regular dentist visits that your insurance covers? As time goes on, many people forget the importance of going to the dentist; most alarmingly, however, they forget about taking their younger kids and their toddlers to a pediatric dentist. Here's what parents like you can expect when taking your school-aged children and toddlers in for a dental visit: Children Will Be Placed At Ease [Read More]

Want A Great Dental Check Up? Remove Plaque At Home With Walnut Shells

Posted on March 19, 2015

If you're like most people, you want your mouth to be as clean as possible. You brush and floss your teeth twice a day to remove plaque so it doesn't turn into tartar. However, sometimes that's not enough and you could end up sitting in the dentist's chair in horror, listening to them tell you that you have the beginnings of gum disease. As with anything else, there are natural methods to remove plaque. [Read More]

Enjoy Good Food With Braces: 5 Easy-To-Eat Foods For Dinner

Posted on March 3, 2015

Wearing braces isn't easy. You have to give up many of your favorite foods and you're in pain almost every time you leave the orthodontist's office for several days. The end result – straight, beautiful teeth – is well worth it. However, it's helpful to know some specific foods that are easy for you to eat and that won't hurt your braces so that you don't have to spend hours on end trying to figure out if something is okay to eat. [Read More]