Besides the fact that every dental practice is officially required to record and maintain patient files dentists want to keep these records up to date so that they can provide safe and successful treatment for each and every patient. Every file contains a dental history including treatment procedures, examinations, x-ray technology and more.

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Sensitivity can involve one or more teeth and can be a constant problem or sporadic and only triggered by the exposure to certain sensations like hot or cold. There are specific causes and treatments that your dentist will discuss with you if you have been diagnosed.

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If you’ve had a lot of dental fillings you should know that they aren’t expected to last forever but do you know what to look for in determining that it may be time for a replacement?

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Keeping up with your regular six-month dental appointments is necessary to maintain your dental health and to protect your general health but what about the time in between those appointments? There are various things you can do to increase the odds that your next checkup will be a good one.

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There is a natural space between your gums and your teeth. The space is too small to be noticeable until it isn’t. As gum disease progresses what were once small spaces now become “pockets” that increase in depth and collect tartar and bacteria.

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If you pressed your dental hygienist for a recommendation odds are that she would acknowledge the extraordinary capabilities of the electric toothbrush. Most dental professionals do.

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Having a front tooth knocked out is a genuine emergency. If you should be on the scene of such a traumatic situation it’s important to know what to do. If you can find the tooth it may be possible for the dentist to put it back in place. Only handle the tooth by its crown, avoid touching the root while you rinse any dirt away.

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The pain from a toothache can be life-altering. It may keep you from eating the foods that you need to stay healthy and from drinking the hot or cold beverages that you are used to enjoying. If the discomfort is extreme it may even prevent you from getting a good night’s sleep.

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You have no doubt heard that it’s possible to have too much of a good thing but would you ever have referenced that thought to your good oral health habits? Actually, it could apply. Brushing your teeth every day is the mainstay of a proper regimen for home dental care. Dentists recommend brushing twice a day for two minutes at a time using a soft bristle toothbrush and a fluoride toothpaste.

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No one can predict when an emergency or accident is going to occur. One way of thinking is not if but when it will happen and to be as prepared as you can be. A dental emergency can be painful for the victim and be frightening for family members or bystanders. As with many emergency situations, immediate attention is essential. With that in mind, dental professionals have come up with some guidelines about what kind of first aid equipment to keep on hand.

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