Does My Teenager Have an Impacted Wisdom Tooth?

August 18, 2020

Filed under: Dental Hygiene — devotedfamily @ 6:09 pm
a digital image of an impacted wisdom tooth pressing against healthy teeth on the lower arch

Is your teenager or young adult between the ages of 15-25? Do they appear to be holding their jaw or complaining of increased discomfort in a particular area of their mouth? If so, it could be that an impacted wisdom tooth is the culprit. Knowing the warning signs your teen might be displaying will help when it comes to identifying the right dental professional to extract these third molars. From wisdom tooth pain to bad breath, read on to find out what you need to know to ensure your child’s oral health doesn’t experience further damage.

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Do Root Canals Cause Cancer?

August 8, 2020

Filed under: Dental Hygiene — devotedfamily @ 5:56 pm
a dentist performing a root canal on a patient in need

When it comes to root canals, many myths are circulating about pain, post-procedure difficulties, and supposed health-related conditions that can develop. Before you fall victim to any of this misinformation and run to your dentist to ask, “Do root canals cause cancer,” read on to learn why this falsehood is nothing more than a scare tactic you should disregard and why this common procedure is completely safe and effective.

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