“The decay is severe enough that you need a root canal.” If you recently heard these words come from your dentist, you’re not alone. Many individuals who discover they need this type of procedure often wish they could turn back time and take better care of their teeth. The reality, however, is that an infection exists inside your tooth and without proper care, it can lead to serious and dangerous consequences. A local dentist shares why you shouldn’t put off your root canal procedure and instead, getting it taken care of right away.

If you’ve ever found yourself dealing with a dental emergency, you know just how frustrating and painful they can be. Broken, knocked-out, and infected teeth are seen by your dentist fairly often. However, chances are you have never encountered a dental emergency quite like these. Continue reading to learn about some of the most bizarre dental emergencies to date!

If you’re one of the millions of Americans who have dental insurance, you probably already know that you are about to lose out on all of your unused benefits at the end of the year. This is because most insurance companies renew all benefits at the beginning of each calendar year. There is no better time than now to maximize dental insurance benefits. Continue reading to learn more about how you can do this before the year comes to an end.

It’s already stressful enough when your tooth is suddenly aching, broken, or even knocked out. The last thing you should be worrying about in an emergency is whether your dental insurance will cover the cost of your treatment. Many people aren’t aware of what exactly their dental insurance covers. To make things easier for you, read this blog post about whether your insurance will cover dental emergencies, and how to prevent these situations in the first place.

If it feels like second nature for you to enter your dentist’s office and give your hygienist a high-five or shake the hand of the person behind the front desk, you’ll need to learn to resist the next time you visit. COVID-19 has caused various changes to occur in dental practices throughout the United States, one of which is practicing social distancing. Before arriving for your appointment, a dentist explains why contactless greetings are best during this time.

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