Learning About Routine Dental Care

2 Tips You Can Use as a Teen to Ensure Your Blood Clot Forms After Getting Bone Grafting for Dental Implants

Bone grafting surgery can be important for creating a strong foundation for your dental implants. If your dentist feels that you need bone graft before continuing with implant placement, then they will place bone in any areas that are weak. After the procedure is done, blood clots are one of the first signs of recovery. As a teen, you may be tempted to get back to your everyday activities without taking much time to recover. Read More 

Pros And Cons Of Dental Teeth Whitening

Getting your teeth whitened comes with several pros and cons; here is a list of things to consider in your debate. Pro: Better Smile Teeth whitening can be a great investment simply because it makes you feel better about your smile. If you have been struggling with tooth discoloration for years, then professional whitening is worth the money. Con: Not Covered By Insurance That said, you will probably have a hard time getting this treatment covered by your insurance policy. Read More 

3 Things To Know About Oral Cancer Screenings By Dentists

During a regular dental visit, your dentist is likely to perform something called an oral cancer screening. These screenings are becoming very common during dental examinations, and they are designed to help detect oral types of cancer at an early stage. If your dentist does not offer this, you can ask for one. Most dentists are trained to do this, and here are three things to know about oral cancer and the screenings used by dentists. Read More 

Painful Tooth While On Holiday Vacation? Dos And Don’ts While Awaiting Your Visit Your Dentist

Nothing can destroy a nice holiday vacation more than experiencing an injury while away, and that includes a tooth injury. Unfortunately, you cannot send your body an "away for the holidays" message when you leave for vacation to tell it to stay healthy while you are away! If you are on vacation and experiencing tooth pain due to a lost filling, a cracked tooth, or a bad cavity that has worsened, then you may need a dentist, such as those at Airport Road Dental Associates, to perform a root canal procedure. Read More 

5 Ways To Take Care Of Your Student Athlete’s Mouth Guard

If you are the parent of a child who is involved in sports, here are a few statistics you need to be aware of—more than 3 million teeth are knocked out in youth sports and children are 60 times more likely to have damaged teeth when they don't wear mouth guards. With these alarming statistics, there's no doubt you'll run out and get your child a mouth guard.  However, taking care of the mouth guard is equally important. Read More