Nope, one solution to keep your mouth healthy for years without any effort doesn’t exist. Dentistry as a whole can be confusing and there are often plenty of common myths surrounding oral health, smooth surface cavities, and other dental aspects that don’t help make it clear either. However, there are some treatments that definitely help.…
Caring for Your Dental Implants: What You Need to Do
Dental implants can be a permanent way of replacing missing teeth, but unfortunately, they can't be taken care of maintenance-free. Caring for dental implants involves keeping them properly maintained (just like regular teeth) to keep the gums, and surrounding tissues, healthy. However, regular brushing, flossing, and professional dental cleanings and check-ups will ensure your implants…
Kids Dental Care: How to Get Your Child Excited About Brushing Their Teeth
It’s Children’s Dental Month! And what better way to celebrate it by discussing tips and tricks to help your child take care of their teeth. Kid’s dental care can be challenging to not only keep them motivated to ensure they brush their teeth, but also help them build good habits. We break down some simple…
What to Do if You’re Experiencing Headaches After Seeing the Dentist or Other Pains
One of the most common reasons people tend to avoid the dentist is the fear of pain. While you’ll likely experience some discomfort after your procedure, most of the time any pain you’ll experience is minimal and short-lived. Although discomfort sucks, leaving dental problems untreated can lead to severe pain. That’s why it’s important to…
Answering the Most Commonly Asked Questions About Fillings
Treating cavities are one of the most common procedures dentists do, and frequently this is done through fillings. Fillings are pretty much exactly what they sound like, they “fill” the space in your tooth a cavity ate away at. If you’re hungry at the time of the operation, you might be wondering how long after…
How Long Can a Cavity Go Untreated and What Are the Risks?
Cavities are such a pain to deal with, but how serious are they really? How long can a cavity go untreated? Obviously, they should be treated, but how long can you really wait it out? We answer just that and provide additional clarity below. What Is a Cavity? Cavities are nothing more than decay from…
The Main Types of Cavities You Can Get and How They’re Treated
Unfortunately, even with proper oral hygiene cavities can make an appearance. While they're no fun in the moment, most can be treated easily and effectively by a dentist. To understand the most common areas that cavities can occur (and how to prevent them) read on below. Areas on Teeth Where Types of Cavities Can Occur:…
How Sedation for Tooth Extraction Works
Did your dentist just recommend sedation for a tooth extraction? It’s okay, don’t panic. Just like in the medical world, sedation is used for certain dental procedures, as well. Because some procedures like wisdom teeth removal and root canals tend to be more invasive, sedation is commonly used to make the patient more comfortable. We…
Fasting Before Wisdom Teeth Removal: What to Expect on the Day
When it comes to removing wisdom teeth there are some important guidelines that need to be followed. These include everything from fasting before wisdom teeth removal to ensuring someone can safely drive you home (since it’s not safe for you to do yourself). Below, we’ve put together a guide on how to prepare yourself for wisdom teeth removal. Fasting…
We’re Re-Opening With New Changes to Keep You Safe
Dear valued patients, We are excited to have the opportunity to welcome you back! Enamel Dental will reopen on Monday, May 25, 2020 at 8 a.m. for dentistry and our dental hygiene team will return on Monday June 8th, 2020. If you have a scheduled hygiene appointment between now and June 8th, it is cancelled.…