So your tooth hurts when you bite down. Maybe it started a few days ago, maybe it’s been going on for weeks and you’ve just been chewing on the other side hoping it goes away. Here’s the honest answer: something is wrong, and it’s not going to fix itself. Biting pain almost always means there’s […]
So your wisdom teeth are out and you’re sitting there wondering if you can just sneak a slice of pizza. Honestly, most people can go back to eating regular food somewhere around day 7 to day 10. Not day 3. Not day 5 no matter how good you feel. Day 7 at the earliest, and […]
If your dentist has told you that you need bone grafting for dental implants, you are not alone. According to CareCredit, nearly 58% of all dental implant patients require a bone graft before or during their implant procedure. In simple terms, a bone graft rebuilds the jawbone so it is strong and thick enough to […]
You just got home from oral surgery, your mouth is sore, the gauze is still in, and you’re already wondering what you can eat without messing everything up. Good news, the answer is pretty simple. Stick to soft, cool, or lukewarm foods that don’t need chewing, like yogurt, mashed potatoes, and broth. That’s basically it. […]
Most people leave the dentist after getting a filling and never think about that tooth again. Done deal. Fixed. But then months later, sometimes years later, that same tooth starts acting up. Hurts when you drink cold water. Aches when you bite down. And you’re sitting there thinking, didn’t I already fix this? You did. […]
Getting a tooth pulled is already stressful enough, and then your dentist hands you a list of things you cannot eat and suddenly every food you love is off limits. But here is the good news. There are actually plenty of soft foods to eat after tooth extraction that are tasty, filling, and good for […]
People walk into dental offices thinking they know what happens there. Cleaning, drilling, maybe a filling. But spend a day shadowing an actual dentist and you quickly realize the job is nothing like that simple picture. There is a lot going on behind those gloves and that overhead light, and most patients never see the […]
If your crown just fell off and you’re frantically googling at 10pm, here’s the short answer: dental adhesive for crowns is a medical-grade cement that bonds a crown to your tooth. There are temporary versions you can buy at a pharmacy for emergencies, and permanent versions that only a dentist uses. They’re not even remotely […]
So you just had a dental implant placed and your dentist told you to stay away from dairy. You are probably wondering why yogurt or a glass of milk could possibly be a problem. It sounds overly cautious at first. But once you understand what is actually going on inside your mouth after that procedure, […]
Losing a front tooth hits differently than losing a molar in the back. A missing molar? You could go years without anyone noticing. A missing front tooth? It changes how you speak, how you eat, and, let’s be real, how confidently you walk into a room. Front dental implants were developed specifically to solve this […]
