Some people in Genesee County, New York, don’t smile. It’s not because they don’t want to smile– it’s because they’re embarrassed with the way their teeth look. They might have a chipped tooth, a cracked tooth or a discolored tooth. And they don’t like how they look. Even though it seems like a small thing… Read more »
What’s a tooth infection? It’s a pocket of pus in your tooth’s pulpy inner chamber. The infection usually occurs because bacteria gets in through an opening in your tooth’s enamel surface. Yikes! Signs of a Tooth Infection If you have a tooth infection, how might you know? First, you’ll probably notice pus or tissue swelling… Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
