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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

Factors That Determine The Cost Of Dental Implants

Posted on August 10, 2020

Dental implants typically cost thousands of dollars. The cost might seem prohibitive, but it makes sense if you understand the factors that determine the overall cost of the treatment. Below are some of these critical factors. Implant Material Titanium and zirconia are the most common materials for dental implants. Titanium is metal, while zirconia, technically zirconium dioxide, is ceramic. Each material has its pros and cons. The production process of zirconium dioxide is slightly more expensive than that of titanium. [Read More]

Cavity Pain: What It Feels Like And How To Treat It

Posted on December 20, 2019

Cavities in your teeth occur from decay eating away at the surface of teeth, and there are times when there can be a lot of pain from a cavity. If you feel pain in one of your teeth, it could likely be from a cavity, and here are several things to know about this type of pain and what you can do to treat it. The pain cavities cause For starters, you should know that there are times when you might have cavities and experience no pain whatsoever. [Read More]

Are You Looking For A New Dentist?

Posted on October 22, 2019

Have you recently moved into a new town or city? Or, it may be that you've moved to a neighborhood that is far from your previous one, though in the same city. No matter the reason for your move, you may want to find a new family dentist.  If that's the case, here are some ideas that might help you, from finding out about family dentistry services in your area to meeting the dentist and the office staff in person. [Read More]

Your Child Needs Lots Of Dental Care: What Should You Do?

Posted on October 22, 2019

If you have a child who needs multiple fillings or other dental work, you can feel at a loss as to how to get all that dental work done. On the one hand, you want to have your child undergo as few sessions as possible to fix their teeth. On the other hand, you don't want to overly stress your young one's body as they try to cope with their dental woes. [Read More]