Your teeth hurt. You know you need to see a dentist. You’ve put off caring for your teeth for far too long. But in the back of your mind, a little voice wonders: Could this tooth pain just be the result of sinus pressure? True,...
In sedation dentistry, your dentist uses medication, laughing gas, and other methods to help you better relax through the dental care process. It’s sometimes known as “sleep dentistry,” but this often leads to misconception — as you can be completely awake throughout the process. You...
Dentures are a wonderful alternative to your natural teeth. You regain the ability to eat most foods. And you restore your smile with self-confidence. But it’s important to understand the special care that’s required to keep dentures looking good and to avoid damaging them. Here...
Great dental care isn’t just about your teeth. The health of your gums — the literal foundation of your teeth — is equally important. Some of our patients are surprised to learn that you can be cavity-free and have a beautiful smile, yet suffer from...
Crave sugar? It’s not your imagination — it’s nature. “Sweet is the first taste humans prefer from birth,” says Christine Gerbstadt, MD, RD, a dietitian and American Dietetic Association (ADA) spokeswoman. In fact, sugar and other carbohydrates stimulate the brain’s release of serotonin — the...
When you come into our dental office, we often start with a dental x-ray. This provides us a digital readout, so we can get a better look at what’s going on in your mouth — far more accurate and extensive than what we’d get with...
You can feel your heart sink into your stomach. A tooth’s been giving you trouble, and your dentist suggests an extraction may be necessary. Lose a tooth? That’s what happens to kids or later in life, not to you! At Beckham Square Family Dental, we...