For many people, a root canal can cause feelings of anxiety and fear. Root canals have the stigma of being painful, lengthy procedures that can be quite uncomfortable to endure. This post will address some of the common misconceptions about root canals to ease your concerns.

Chocolate can actually be good for your teeth! Yes, you read that correctly — chocolate can prevent tooth decay. However, not every kind of chocolate is dental dynamite. The cocoa bean is what houses the good stuff — not the chocolate itself — so the closer the confection is to the bean, the better.

With more than 3 million cavities diagnosed every year in the United States, you are not alone if you or your child has a cavity. Cavities are the number one reason kids miss school and Today.com reported that 90% of adults, have had a cavity at some point in their life. If you have recently been told you have a cavity, your next question is likely, “Now what?”

If you suffer from dry mouth, you’re not alone. While estimates vary widely, it’s safe to say millions of people experience dry mouth at some point. If you are one of them, you know night time is often the worst, waking up parched, and without relief can be uncomfortable and frustrating. Not only is it annoying and often painful, chronic dry mouth can lead to tooth decay and gum disease if untreated. Wouldn’t it be nice to learn how to prevent dry mouth while sleeping and find some relief?

Picture this: you broke a tooth and you have no idea what to do. You’re in pain and you’re not sure if you should sleep it off, take medicine, or go to the dentist. Well, luckily our guide is here to walk you through what to do during a dental emergency.

Fluoride is often a source of controversy when it comes up in discussions, with many claiming that is harmful to your health and body. But what exactly is fluoride, is its safe and how can it be used to look after your oral health and teeth?

It’s not very common, but there is a possibility you may experience a dental emergency and have to go to an emergency dental care in the middle of the night. Here is when it’s not a common dental situation and is an emergency.