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Even those who diligently brush and floss their teeth twice daily can have dental problems. Unfortunately, cavities can form in places that are difficult to see or reach, like between two teeth or behind your molars, and progress untreated.

This can lead to severely decayed, damaged, or infected teeth. Fortunately, your dentist can preserve and restore their functionality with a fully customized dental crown. However, you might avoid this procedure if you’re scared it will hurt. Continue reading to learn more about the process of being fitted with one of these prosthetics so you can set your mind at ease!

Sometimes you just know when you’re in an emergency. Whether it’s smoke coming from your vehicle, or you’ve fallen on ice and can’t move your arm, many urgent situations are obvious. But when it comes to your teeth, how can you tell if you’re experiencing a dental emergency, or if you should just wait it out until your next, regularly scheduled dentist appointment? Here’s a helpful guide to help determine when it’s time to see the dentist: stat.

A dental emergency could leave you panicked even if you want to stay calm. After all, this sort of problem leaves most folks alarmed and unsure of their next steps. There’s good news, though – knowing how urgent oral care works should ease many of your worries. You can go into treatment feeling cool, collected, and confident once you learn its ins and outs. As for where to start, consider these four common dental emergencies and their treatments.

Though you might try, it’s impossible to anticipate when or how a dental emergency will occur. You might suddenly develop a severe or persistent toothache or suffer an injury that chips, breaks, or even fully dislodges a tooth.

When you’re in an urgent situation, it’s essential to act quickly to preserve your smile. An emergency kit equipped with everything you need can protect your pearly whites until you arrive at your dentist’s office. If you don’t already have one put together, continue reading to learn more about five helpful things to include so you’re prepared for the unexpected!

If you’re spending more time at the gym to tone your body or laying out in the sun to work on your tan, don’t forget to get your smile ready for summer. You don’t have to undergo invasive or costly procedures to revamp your smile. Here are 3 cosmetic dental treatments that can transform your teeth just in time for summer.

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