Having tooth pain can make life tough. This is especially true when your dental pain comes in twinges that shock your mouth whenever you try to enjoy a cold beverage or even one of your favorite hot soups. Your overall quality of life declines when you start worrying about how your teeth will feel rather than enjoying life to the fullest.
Thankfully, your dentist is equipped to help you address tooth sensitivity and relieve your annoying dental pain. Learn more about how a dentist can help you improve the quality of your life and oral health in this week’s blog post.
True or False: Your oral health has a lot to do with your overall health? It’s true! Many patients don’t realize that the way that they take care of their teeth, gums, and overall mouth can have a direct link to other systematic health concerns—even so much to say that it can kick start heart disease.
You never skip brushing your teeth. Every morning and every evening, you stand in front of that bathroom mirror for at least two minutes and clean your teeth. You also floss every day. But somehow, you still end up with cavities. In fact, you have a friend who isn’t half as diligent about oral hygiene as you, but they seem to have healthier teeth. What’s up with that? In fact, your susceptibility to cavities might not have anything to do with your brushing and flossing habits. There are several other factors that can lead to tooth decay.
One of the best defenses against the many dental maladies that you can face is to practice excellent 
There’s a chance that you may need some fillings in a few of your teeth. You’re scheduled for a cleaning and examination with your dentist, at which time you’ll find out for sure if you’ll need any. But, there are a few things you should know first, regarding your habits and genetics. Learn how certain factors could influence the effectiveness and longevity of your dental fillings.
It’s date night in the valley, and it’s time to unwind and relax after a stressful week at work. As you sit inside the Carlisle Theatre munching on some buttery popcorn, you see some blood on your fingers as you clear
When you first meet someone, what do you notice? You probably look at their hair, skin, teeth, and clothes. You might not think about their breath at all — unless they have bad breath. If they have a stinky mouth, that might be the only thing you notice about them. You don’t want to be the guy (or gal) who is perpetually categorized by others as the person with smelly breath. Your dentist is here to list some of the causes of those nasty odors and give you some tips on how to stay fresh and kissable (or at least talk-to-able).
Good for you! With help from the dentists at Flenniken Family Dentistry, you have restored your smile with dental implants. Now that you have dental implants, here’s how you can make sure they’ll last for many years to come!
