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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
From the joyous bite into a crisp apple to the unexpected baseball game mishap, your teeth are occasionally on the receiving end of life’s surprises. One of the common dental issues we come across is a chipped tooth. Let’s delve into the nitty-gritty details of chipped teeth and how to ensure your smile remains beautiful… Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 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 »
Most people over the age of 35 have gum disease. It’s estimated that 75 percent of Americans over that age have it! And gum disease is linked to other issues, including heart disease, stroke, diabetes complications and more. How might you know you have gum disease or at least something not quite right with your… Read more »
