With Thanksgiving coming up, you may be excited for all the delicious food you have planned. This extravagant dinner is a great chance to catch up with friends and family, enjoying each other’s company as a community. However, as nice as it can be, there are some options you have on the table that can be bad for your teeth. To help keep your smile safe, here’s what you should swap out during your meal.

Trick or treat!  With Halloween right around the corner, it’s time to get ready for all that candy heading to a smile near you. But how can you protect your child’s teeth from the terrors of these sweet treats? After all, moderation will only get you so far. If you’re ready to start spooky season but want to reduce your family’s risk of creepy cavities, don’t be scared! Here are the best and worst Halloween candies for your ghoulish grin!

If you were dealing with a severe toothache, then you might be glad when it went away on its own! You are finally getting the relief from it, but at your next checkup, what if your dentist mentioned you needed a root canal? You’re no longer in pain, so is it really necessary? Keep reading to learn how this procedure may be more important than ever for your oral health.

If you’re currently preparing for a wisdom tooth extraction, it’s important to be aware of any problems that could occur after the procedure. In particular, some patients experience a dry socket after having their wisdom teeth taken out; this condition is not only highly uncomfortable, but it can also interfere with healing. But just how worried do you really need to be about a dry socket? Here’s a closer look at this issue, how likely it is to happen, and the steps you can take to avoid it.  

Wisdom teeth remain a mystery for many patients, especially those who need to have them removed. It’s often heard that they no longer serve a purpose, but why? What changed to make these third molars unnecessary? You can find out by reading the following article and learning how to tell when it might be time to say goodbye to these extra teeth.

With summer heating up and travel season in full swing, it’s time to take some epic vacation photos. But what happens if you’re not comfortable showing off your smile? The great news is that with cosmetic dentistry, you can easily fix a variety of dental flaws that could be holding you back from sharing your gorgeous grin in those stunning vacation selfies.  Here are three treatments that can make you can do right now to help your teeth look their best this summer and beyond!

Wisdom tooth extractions are common dental procedures that can relieve a patient of chronic pain and prevent a host of frustrating and destructive oral health issues. However, removing the third molars is not necessary for everyone. Here’s a brief guide to who may may benefit from having their wisdom teeth removed and how the procedure is performed.

Summer is quickly approaching, which means you’re likely beginning to plan your vacations with your family and deciding how often you should visit the beach! While all of that sounds like fun, there’s one thing that could ruin you and your loved ones’ time, and that’s an oral health problem like a painful toothache or severe sensitivity. Get the most out of your valuable family time before school starts again by visiting the dentist before summer begins! Read on for three reasons you should schedule everyone a checkup and cleaning for everyone you love now.

Undergoing tooth extraction may not be how you envisioned spending your time in the days leading up to a big trip. While it may be preferred that you avoid travel altogether after this type of procedure, it’s not always possible. In these situations, it’s important that you know what to do to avoid additional pain and possible infection. Keep reading to discover three tips that will ensure your mouth remains safe and sound while taking to the skies.

You may not have known, but Tax Day – April 15th – is only a month away. There’s only so much time left to file your return and get a refund. With that said, you should consider using that future windfall on your smile. Many good reasons exist to invest a tax refund in oral health, a key part of your life. Learn about four big ones in this primer from your local Costa Mesa dentist.