Not all dentistry is the same; that’s why family dentists aren’t the only dental care specialists – oral surgeons, cosmetic dentists, plastic surgeons, and other specialists all work in the field of orofacial health. Pediatric dentistry requires specific knowledge of bodies that aren’t fully-grown, and...
Sometimes it’s easy to tell when you’ve cracked a filling, sometimes it’s not. Even a cracked filling that is causing you pain might not seem the obvious source of your shooting toothache at first. So, how do you tell if you’ve cracked a filling? Here...
We’re proud to announce that both Dr. Schmerler and Dr. Malavich have been named as Cincinnati Magazine’s Top Dentists for 2022. Congratulations to both! While we’ve always known our dentists are the best in Cincinnati, it’s nice to be recognized. Thanks Cincinnati Magazine! ...
It’s common knowledge in the US that you’re supposed to see a dentist every 6 months for professional dental care like cleanings and yearly x-rays. And we all know the whole brush-and-floss sermon. But why do we do it? If you’re healthy and have no...
It’s pretty easy to think the mouth and the body are separate when it comes to health and hygiene. After all, you go to a family dentist instead of a doctor when you need dental care. But think about it – what do our mouths...
Going to the dentist to get a tooth pulled isn’t anyone’s first choice for how to spend an afternoon, but it happens. There are several reasons your dentist might have decided you need your tooth extracted – crowding, infection, a break below the gum line,...
As parents, when we’re thinking about our children’s teeth, it’s most likely a list of eye-rolling and bothersome things. Is your baby teething? Bless you – that is an absolute nightmare. Does your 8-year-old love candy but hate brushing her teeth? That’s a fun nightly...