Infinite Smiles Dentistry Blog

When does a common problem become an uncommon emergency situation? You might be asking yourself that very question if you’re experiencing a toothache. For one reason or another, most people get the sense that everyone has a toothache at some point in their lives.

Whether or not this is objectively true, most dentists consider a toothache to be a dental emergency. So if you’re wondering “to wait, or not to wait?” here’s the short answer: don’t wait! Here’s why you should contact your emergency dentist promptly.

Wisdom teeth extraction is a common treatment, so you might not have thought much about your upcoming appointment. That is, until you realized a very important detail: you’ll have stitches. How does that work when they’re in the back of your mouth?

Caring for oral sutures is a bit different than ones you may have had on your skin. But the basic principles are the same – you’ll want to be careful and gentle! For more details on what that will look like, keep reading.

Summer is finally here, which means it’s time to slow down, kick back, and take a well-deserved break. But before you head out the door, make sure you haven’t forgotten one of your most important assets: your smile. While the hottest season is best known for epic vacations and lazy days, it can easily be a danger to your oral health if you aren’t prepared. Here are a few ways to protect your mouth this summer so you can relax during your time off.

Invisalign aligners are a popular choice for those looking for a discreet and effective way to straighten their teeth. While Invisalign can offer many benefits over traditional braces, keeping up with your oral hygiene is the key to unlocking its potential. One aspect of your routine, in particular, can drastically increase the results of your treatment: flossing. Read on to learn how this simple step has such a dramatic impact on Invisalign.

If you’re longing for a straighter smile but aren’t eager to get traditional braces, Invisalign may be a great fit for you. This treatment relies on clear plastic aligner trays, instead of bulky brackets, to gently reposition your teeth. If you’ve been told you need attachments, however, you might start to worry. Many patients don’t understand what these attachments are and whether it hurts to have them placed and removed. If you’re new to Invisalign, keep reading to learn more about these additions!

Often, the removal of wisdom teeth is a kind of rite of passage. Many people start to see theirs develop sometime in their late teens or early adulthood and have them taken out sometime around their emergence.

However, this isn’t the case for everyone. Some people put off their wisdom tooth extraction for quite a while, entering late adulthood without ever having dealt with them. At a certain point, they may start to wonder whether it’s too late to undergo the procedure. If that sounds like you, here’s what you should know.

Your teeth go through a lot of use over the years, and sometimes they look a little worse for the wear. Many things like accidents or improper use can cause chips to form in teeth, but did you know that many popular foods can be quite harsh on your enamel if you aren’t careful? Nothing ruins a delicious snack like finding a chip in your tooth afterward. Here are a few foods that can cause dental injuries along with a few tips for enjoying them safely.

When a toothache is causing you really serious pain, it may be due to a severe infection deep inside the tooth. In situations like that, there may be only two options available to you: a root canal, or an extraction.

Both of these procedures will be able to help you with your discomfort, but you might not be too excited about either, which can make choosing between them difficult. If you want to know how to figure out which one is right for you, here’s a guide that may be able to help you.

The very thought of having a tooth extracted is enough to make some patients feel quite anxious; it’s never easy to part with one of your pearly whites! But what if the tooth in question doesn’t hurt—why would tooth extraction be necessary? You can rest assured that your dentist won’t recommend extraction unless the tooth is absolutely beyond saving; and sometimes, this can be the case even if you aren’t feeling any pain! Keep reading to learn more about why teeth sometimes require extraction, even if they don’t hurt.

Has your dentist recently told you that you need to have a tooth extracted? Though there are several reasons why this is beneficial to your oral health, many people fear having this procedure done. The main reason for this is that so many people have heard myths about getting teeth extracted that they believe to be true. To help ease some of your anxieties about this procedure, read on as we debunk 4 myths about tooth extractions.