Category: Blog

What Should You Know About a Cracked Tooth?

Man with cracked tooth in pain

It’s not easy to see inside your own mouth. Chances are you’ve looked in a mirror and tried to see what was going on inside of your mouth before, but oftentimes the lightning and angles just aren’t good enough for a clear picture. So you ask a friend or family member to “take a look.”… Read more »

Why Flossing Needs to Be a Routine Habit In Your Life

Young adult male is flossing teeth in bathroom.

Most dentists have to remind patients to floss. And most patients will tell the dentist, “I do, I do!” But realistically some people might be telling a fib because the dentist knows otherwise. He or she sees the effects of not flossing enough! So why is it important to routinely floss your teeth? If you… Read more »

How to Keep Your Teeth White

Portrait of woman smiling with pearly white teeth thanks to teeth whitening services

Most people want white teeth. They don’t want stained or yellow teeth. So how can you keep your teeth white? There are several things you can do. Dental Maintenance For starters, take good care of your teeth, which means practicing good oral hygiene. This means brushing and flossing your teeth daily, using mouthwash (like Listerine)… Read more »

Reasons to Consider Dental Implants

Male patient choosing tooth implant

At Genesee Dental, some people choose to get dental implants. Why are dental implants popular these days? Well, thanks to modern technology, today’s dental implants look, feel and function like natural teeth. So after they’re put in, a couple days later it’s easy to forget which teeth are implants and which are not! If you’re… Read more »

Symptoms and Causes of an Infected Tooth

Young woman having toothache from infected tooth

Do you have an infected tooth? It could be caused by a bacterial infection at the tip of the tooth’s root. The fancy term for this is “periapical abscess.” Why does this occur? Well, it could be that you have an untreated cavity, or maybe an injury to the tooth or some prior dental work… Read more »

What Can You Do If You Can’t Get Something Stuck From Your Tooth?

Young woman in mirror trying to something unstuck from her tooth

In the old days, people would use odd items to remove things from their teeth. It’s probably not too far-fetched to imagine some folks from prior generations going at their teeth with wrenches, screwdrivers, knives, scissors, twigs, bark or other things that we– living in 2023– would think are definitely not meant to be inside… Read more »

The Importance of Removing Your Wisdom Teeth

doctor looking at x-ray of wisdom teeth

Ah, wisdom teeth – the somewhat misnamed third molars that have perplexed and irked mankind for generations. Many of us hear about these late-blooming teeth and wonder, “Why should they be removed?” Indeed, despite their wise-sounding name, wisdom teeth often fall short of providing any real value, more frequently offering a dose of discomfort and… Read more »

A Guide to Root Canals

Woman getting a root canal at dentist's office

We’ve all been there – that moment when your dentist says a phrase that has you gripping the sides of your dental chair: “You might need a root canal.” Before the panic sets in, let’s look at what a root canal really entails. Understanding Root Canals First off, a root canal isn’t a punishment; it’s… Read more »

Do You Need a Night Guard?

Woman getting fit for a nightguard

Some people don’t know whether or not they grind their teeth when they sleep. That said, you might be doing so, especially if you get chronic headaches and/or jaw pain from clenching and grinding your teeth. If this is the case, perhaps you need a “night guard.” This wearable item that you put over your… Read more »

Signs You Need Braces

Dentist adjusting orthodontic brackets, close-up on patient's mouth.

Many people get braces at some time in their lifetime. Usually, those in their early teens get braces with the idea that they’ll fix their teeth while in high school and then they’ll have a nice-looking smile for the rest of their lives. That said, braces are worn by people of all ages. Sometimes even… Read more »

Tips for Selecting the Best Toothpaste for Your Needs

Positive customer buying toothpaste for sensitive teeth in store

If you’re like most people in the Batavia area, you probably shop at Wal-Mart, Tops, Dollar Tree or Target and that’s where you get your toothpaste. When you’re at the store, there are so many toothpaste choices. Sometimes people just buy the cheapest. Other times they want something that’ll help make sure their gums don’t… Read more »

Dental Fillings Don’t Have to Be Scary

Dentist treating teeth of male patient and giving him a filling

Dental fillings aren’t as scary as they sound. Now you might be nervous about getting a cavity filled. After all, it’s not something you do everyday. But at Genesee Dental, the process is done in such a way to help make you feel as comfortable as possible. Dental Anxiety is Real While many people suffer… Read more »