Dentist News
October 7, 2026
A filling that hurts months later usually means a high bite, a crack, a leaking edge, or an irritated nerve. Learn what each feels like and when to be seen.
October 6, 2026
Most people do not need mouthwash if they brush and floss well, but a fluoride or therapeutic rinse helps in specific cases. A dentist explains which and when.
October 5, 2026
Most people floss by snapping the string up and down. Proper flossing hugs each tooth in a C shape and slides gently under the gum. Here is how, step by step.
October 4, 2026
Leave a missing back tooth alone and the neighbors drift, the opposing tooth drops, and bone shrinks. Here is the timeline and what it means for your options.
October 3, 2026
Tooth-colored composite and silver amalgam fillings each have real strengths. An honest look at durability, cost, appearance, and when to replace old silver.