Carole Emanuel, DDS Blog

Your gums are incredibly important to the way you look and feel each day, but unfortunately, they often go underappreciated. It’s estimated that around 50% of adults in the U.S. have some level of gum disease, which speaks to how little people think about them.

However, that shouldn’t be taken to mean that gum disease is hard to deal with—on the contrary, there are plenty of simple changes you can make that can massively decrease your chances of getting the condition. Here are just a few ways that you can stave off oral infection.

Have you been experiencing the throbbing discomfort of a toothache? While you may think it will eventually go away or you are just simply postponing getting it looked at, it is important to visit your emergency dentist as soon as possible. Oftentimes, pain in your mouth is a sign that your tooth is infected, which can affect your overall health if left untreated. Here’s why it is important to take care of an infected tooth right away and how your emergency dentist can help.

Veneers are designed to be attached to your teeth to transform your smile. They’re highly durable and can last over a decade with the right maintenance, but sooner or later, they might fall off. You might be alarmed if this happens, but don’t panic; as long as you follow the right steps, you can keep your teeth safe and restore your dazzling grin. Here’s what to do if you lose a veneer.

Are you in need of a dental crown? This restoration is one of the most effective ways to rebuild a tooth that’s been decayed, damaged, or otherwise compromised. While this dental cap can help you enjoy your full smile again, you might be wondering if the treatment itself will be painful. Read on to learn what you should expect from your procedure and the benefits you’ll be able to enjoy!

Do you think that you may need to have a dental filling placed? This restoration is used to fix teeth that have been damaged by decay, an injury, or another oral health issue. It involves your dentist administering a local anesthetic to the area, if needed, before removing damaged areas of the tooth. After cleaning the area, a biocompatible material is added to restore the structure of the tooth. Here are some common signs that could mean that you would benefit from the procedure.

Do you have gums that are sore, red, and bleed easily? Gum disease is incredibly common. In fact, almost half of Americans over the age of 30 are suffering from gum disease at one severity or another. However, there is all sorts of misinformation floating around online. It pays to be well informed about this condition. Continue reading to learn about some of the most common myths out there and why they are incorrect.

If you’ve had a cavity previously, your dentist probably used an amalgam filling, which was made from a variety of metals, including mercury. Although they’ve been used for generations to treat tooth decay, many Americans are choosing to replace metal fillings with a composite material that’s completely metal free. The tooth-colored resin provides a biocompatible alternative to metal. Here are 5 reasons you may want to swap out your old fillings.

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To keep your smile in excellent shape, you should attend regular cleanings and checkups every six months. However, if you haven’t been for a while, you’ve moved to a new area, or you have switched dentists for one reason or another, it may be difficult to know how you should prepare for your visit. We’re here to help! Here are some tips that you may want to consider so you can be prepared for your upcoming dental checkup.