Millions of individuals worldwide share an overwhelming fear of visiting the dentist, known as dental anxiety or odontophobia. This profound apprehension encompasses much more than mere nervousness. It can be a paralyzing fear that often deters individuals from seeking essential dental care, leading to serious oral health and general systemic health implications. Our mouths provide insight...
Going to the dentist can be a personal experience. Many of us went to the same dentist as our parents if living in the same area, but knowing when it’s time to change your dentist can be different for everyone. It could be a change in ownership or new staff that you’re unfamiliar with, or...
Having a toothache or any kind of oral pain is never fun. But if you’re experiencing severe oral pain, whether in your teeth, gums, tongue, or jaw, it can be problematic in many ways. It could be something as simple as a cavity that has gone too far or a sign of something more severe...
“Spring Cleaning” often refers to how many of us clean our homes and apartments of clutter and dust following the cold and dark winter months. But how can this apply to our dental health? Springtime is one of the busiest for local dentists and for good reason. Spring is the time when we come out...
Many of us have fled the dentist after our appointment before the office scheduling manager could pencil us in for our next visit in 6 months. The fact is that people skip the dentist regularly and some at all costs. But this can lead to severe oral health issues that can adversely affect your overall...
2021 is nearly over and it’s been another year of ups and downs, masks, vaccines, and more. If you’ve been avoiding the dentist or skipping it altogether, you may want to reconsider for the coming year. Seeing the dentist regularly goes beyond regular cleanings and allows for preventative dentistry. Where your dentist can spot things...
