Dental emergencies can happen when you least expect them—a sudden toothache, a cracked tooth, or an accident that knocks out a tooth completely. These situations can be painful and stressful, but knowing what to do in the moment can make all the difference in protecting your smile.
If you’ve lost one or more teeth, you might be feeling unsure about your next steps. Missing teeth can impact your confidence, make daily tasks like eating more difficult, and affect your overall oral health. You might have heard about dental implants but feel uncertain about which option is right for you. Don’t worry—we’re here to guide you through the decision-making process so you can get back to smiling with confidence.
Sometimes, the easiest way to face a difficult or uncomfortable challenge is to sleep through it (not literally, of course), just a little sedation to relax you and calm your anxieties. That, in a nutshell, is what sedation dentistry is — a little something to calm your nerves. Continue reading for more information.
Bruxism is the clinical term for chronic teeth grinding and jaw clenching. Daytime bruxism is most common, but nighttime bruxism is talked about and studied more. Many people affected by bruxism are entirely unaware of the issue because it happens subconsciously. They may only find out when their dentist sees the signs during an examination. If you suffer from daytime or nighttime bruxism, your oral health and overall well-being could pay a price. Continue reading to learn more.
April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, and we want to spread the word about the importance of regular screenings to prevent this disease that changes the lives of over 50,000 people in the US every year. Your dentist is an important healthcare partner in the fight to prevent oral cancer, providing screenings along with your semiannual cleanings and oral hygiene examinations.
Some people visit us every six months for a cleaning and examination, like clockwork. Others only visit when there’s a problem. Which one describes you? We hope you see us regularly because that is the best thing you can do for your oral and overall health. Keep reading to learn more about the benefits of being proactive with your oral health.
As your dental office, our main purpose is to help you keep your teeth healthy for your entire life. We are passionate about good oral hygiene, and we get excited when our patients leave their semi-annual appointments with a clean bill of dental health. That is one of the reasons we have put together this quick guide to keeping your natural teeth for your whole life.
At Lincoln Crossings Dental Care, we do all we can to help our patients get the care they need to restore and improve their oral health. Unfortunately, there is something that often makes it difficult for our team and the patient: dental insurance. Dental insurance is a form of health insurance that an individual pays for either through their job or through a personal plan. The thought process is that dental insurance is designed to help pay for and cover the cost of preventative care and restorative treatments. Over the years, dental insurance has become equally frustrating for dental offices and patients. In a patient’s mind, the idea of dental insurance is to get them the dental care they need; unfortunately, it doesn’t usually end up working that way. Dr. Stryker recently shared more information about dental insurance and its frustrations in a video. We encourage you to watch the video and continue reading for more information.
You may be surprised to learn that your overall health can impact your oral health. The state of your overall health can impact the way we are able to treat your teeth and mouth. This is one of the reasons we always ask about any changes to your medical history. You may not be aware, but medications you take can also affect your oral health.
Do you find yourself avoiding cold foods like ice cream because they make you cringe? Or do your teeth bother you if you are eating cold and hot foods at the same time? If you find yourself avoiding foods at extreme temperatures because they cause discomfort, you may be experiencing tooth sensitivity. It is not uncommon to experience tooth sensitivity from time to time; however, if your tooth sensitivity issues are recurring regularly, your mouth may be telling you there is a problem with your oral health. Read on to learn more about tooth sensitivity and the problems you may have with your oral health.