Should You Take Antibiotics Before Your Dental Treatment? Most Dental Patients Should Not Take Antibiotics Before Treatment For the majority of dental patients, the American Dental Association does not recommend taking antibiotics before dental treatment. In the past, people who had orthopedic/joint implants like hip or knee replacements, metal plates or rods, etc. used to
read moreWhat Are Wisdom Teeth? Wisdom teeth are the four permanent (adult) teeth at the very back of your mouth on the top and bottom. They are the last permanent teeth to appear. Wisdom teeth get their name because they usually come in between the ages of 17–21, around the age when a person gains maturity and wisdom. Most
read moreTemporomandibular Disorders (TMD) Do you have frequent headaches, earaches, tender jaw muscles or a dull, aching facial pain? Does your jaw lock or stray to one side when you open your mouth? These aches and pains may be related to the jaw joint, called the temporomandibular (tem-PORO-man-DIB-u-lar) joint or “TMJ,” and the muscles that work
read moreTooth Extraction: Post-Operative Instructions A Few Simple Guidelines Sometimes, teeth need to be removed due to decay, disease or trauma. Having a tooth “pulled” is called a tooth extraction. When you have an extraction, it’s natural that changes will occur in your mouth. Your dentist may give you instructions to follow after the extraction, and
read moreHow to Handle Dental Emergencies Knocked Out Tooth Broken or Cracked Tooth Bitten Cheek, Tongue or Lip Object Caught Between Teeth Toothache or Swollen Face Possible Broken Jaw While Traveling Be Prepared! Knowing how to handle a dental emergency can mean the difference between saving and losing your child’s tooth. Here are some tips to
read moreDo You Have a Cracked Tooth? A tooth that is cracked can be painful. It also can lead to disease of the tooth. How do you know if you have a cracked tooth? Look for these signs: pain when you bite down pain when you stop biting down pain that comes and goes teeth that
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