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A dental emergency can ruin your day, disrupt your schedule, and cause a significant amount of pain. No one wants to go through that! While there is no way to completely eliminate your risk of experiencing such a situation, there are things you can do to significantly reduce your risk. In this blog post, you will find some simple and practical advice to that end.

Even if you do your best to care for your oral health, there is still a chance that you could find yourself facing an unexpected oral health problem. How can you tell if you should call your dentist to request an emergency appointment? This blog post provides information that can help you differentiate between urgent and non-urgent situations.

Have you recently discovered a bump on your gums? Understandably, you might be a little concerned. Your emergency dentist can examine your mouth, diagnose the problem, and advise you on your next steps. In the meantime, you might gain some insight into why you have a bump on your gums by reading the information below.

Dental implants boast an impressive success rate of more than 95%! Therefore, there is no need to be overly worried that something will go wrong with your new prosthetic teeth. However, it is still important to acknowledge that, in rare cases, dental implant failure can occur. How can you recognize this problem, and how can you keep your risk to a bare minimum? This blog post explains.

Dentists around the world frequently recommend dental implants to patients with missing teeth. They do so because implants offer remarkable oral health benefits, such as a strong bite. But did you know that they also come with some amazing cosmetic benefits? This blog post explains how implants may be able to help you look your best.

In the days after your dental implant surgery, it is important that you adhere to post-operative instructions from your care team. Those instructions will include guidance on both what you should do and what you should not do. What are some specific activities that fall into the latter category? This blog post lists some things that you should avoid doing during your recovery period.

Wisdom tooth extractions are a common procedure, but it is understandable if you are a bit nervous about undergoing it! You might wonder how it will affect your daily routine. The good news is that recovering from wisdom tooth extractions is easier than most people expect. This blog post provides a basic guide to the post-treatment experience.

Wisdom tooth extractions can reduce the risk of future dental health problems; they are often an essential procedure! Their biggest downside is that recovering from them can take up to a couple of weeks. As you are healing, you will need to adhere to a modified diet in order to minimize discomfort and lower your risk of post-treatment complications. What foods should you eat — and avoid — after your appointment? This blog post provides some practical guidance.

The idea of undergoing a tooth extraction can be intimidating, and it might be especially so if your dentist tells you that it is time to get your wisdom teeth removed! You might wonder if the procedure is truly necessary. Of course, you can and should talk to your dentist if you have doubts or questions about any recommended procedure. In the meantime, you may gain valuable insight by reading this blog post.

Do you have an overbite, underbite, or another type of bite problem that is interfering with your oral function and affecting your appearance? Orthodontic treatment may be able to help. However, you might be reluctant to commit to traditional metal braces. Is there a more convenient alternative? For many patients, yes. Invisalign is often able to correct overbites and other bite problems. This blog post explains what you can expect with treatment.