Tag: dental tips
Do You Need a Dentist and an Oral Surgeon?
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DENTISTS AND ORAL SURGEONS AND WHY YOU MAY NEED BOTH Many of our patients have asked us about receiving oral surgery. While Dr. Bonaventure does conduct several oral surgery procedures, including emergency dental work, he does not consider himself an oral surgeon.
Foods to Avoid After You Have a Cavity Filled
CONSIDER THESE FACTORS BEFORE EATING AFTER A CAVITY FILLING AND FILL UP YOUR STOMACH SAFELY Maybe you scheduled your dentist appointment right around lunchtime, and you’re starting to regret skipping lunch before you headed to the dentist office. As the dentist cleans your teeth and fills your cavity, the only thing on your mind is […]
Benefits of Removing Wisdom Teeth. Don’t let it Impact Your Life
IMPACTED WISDOM TEETH CAN NEGATIVELY IMPACT YOUR LIFE There’s nothing worse than waking up the day before your classes start with a sore jaw. By the time you’re in college, an aching jaw and a sore mouth can only mean one thing: your wisdom teeth are growing in. Despite common belief, the main threat of […]
Choosing a Toothbrush that’s Right for You
Walking down the toothbrush aisle of any store can be confusing. Hundreds of toothbrushes are displayed, all claiming they are the best for you teeth but which one is actually the best for your pearly whites? Finding the right toothbrush for your mouth and dental needs can be frustrating when every item looks the same. […]
Whiten Your Sensitive Teeth
Achieving a smile full of pearly whites may be difficult and painful for those with sensitive teeth. Shooting pain and sensitivity to hot or cold temperatures may result after bleaching your teeth or using other harsh whitening methods. Here is what you need to know about whitening your sensitive teeth.
How Dieting is Bad for Your Teeth
Dieting can do wonders for your health, confidence, and waist size, but did you know that dieting could have negative effects too? The common foods and nutrients you consume during a diet can actually be harmful to your teeth. Many of the foods you eat when on a diet have high acidity that will damage […]