Nothing ruins a delicious ice cream cone more than a sharp pain in your teeth when you have that first taste. That pain, which likely signals tooth sensitivity, can be dull, sharp, or shooting into the nerves. Understanding the causes of sensitive teeth can help...
As you prepare for the day, you inspect yourself in the mirror, and, oh no! You check your teeth, and you notice dark gaps. A pearly-white smile can give you confidence, but any imperfections can be frustrating. Those dark gaps, or black triangles, are a...
You’ve likely heard that having poor oral health affects more than your teeth and gums. It can have significant impacts on other aspects of your mental and physical well-being. In particular, experiencing poor dental health is strongly linked to cardiovascular issues, such as stroke and...
Occasional bad breath can be a little embarrassing, but it’s frustrating when it persists, even after regular brushing. Bad breath, or halitosis, develops from bacteria buildup from food particles left on teeth. Daily brushing or even a professional cleaning from your local dentist might not...
Want to take cavity prevention to the next level? If you’re worried about not getting those back molars adequately brushed, consider getting dental sealants, a solution for those hard-to-reach grooves in your back teeth. Dental sealants provide a thin coating over surfaces where food, bacteria,...
Suppose the site of your recent tooth extraction has started to bleed, and you can’t seem to stop it. Or your family’s get-together results in a knocked-out tooth. Both cases require immediate attention, and a good Cincinnati family dentist is there to give you the...
The dental profession has a bad rap for eliciting stress, fear, and anxiety in some patients. Many aspects of a dentist’s office—smells, needles, the sound of the drill—can trigger negative feelings. At Beckham Square Family Dental, we understand what dental anxiety can do to patients....