Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral that is found in soil, water, air, and plants, and it’s a key ingredient in dental products like toothpaste and mouthwash. It’s also added to many public water supplies. You may wonder why this mineral is included in your drinking water. Here are four important reasons fluoride is added and how it benefits your dental health.

If you need a root canal, it’s normal to be a little nervous about your upcoming procedure. After all, many people only know about root canals from movies and TV shows that portray them as painful and even embarrassing. But the truth is, most root canals are not “as seen on TV.”  They are generally much more comfortable and a lot less dramatic. If you’re getting a root canal, here’s what you can expect before, during, and after the procedure.

As you get older, you may feel like you’re too old for certain things. You may not be able to eat and drink as much or as recklessly as you used to. You can still dance and be active, but perhaps you move at a slower pace. Most of the time, you can accept this reality, but in certain situations, you can feel like you’re missing out because of your age.

For instance, when it comes to tooth replacement, is there an age limit on dental implants? Can someone well “over the hill” enjoy all the benefits that come with these replacement teeth as much as a younger adult? Learn more about whether you can ever be too old for dental implants and the real requirements for this gold-standard treatment by continuing to read the content below.

When people come in for their wisdom tooth extraction, they’re often less concerned with the procedure itself and more worried about what aftercare will entail.

On a certain level this makes sense; most people will be numbed and sedated for the surgery but will be left on their own for the aftercare. Moreover, they often aren’t sure what all recovery will entail. For example, wisdom tooth surgery is often followed with stitches. Will these stitches dissolve on their own, or will they need to be removed? How do you care for them?

In an effort to make aftercare less intimidating, here’s some information about what you can expect from your wisdom tooth aftercare.

If you’ve experienced tooth decay, your dentist used a dental filling to treat it. Fillings are effective and durable; however, they don’t last forever. A filling can fall out with age. Don’t panic! Here’s what you should do until you see your emergency dentist.

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For pickle enthusiasts, the satisfying crunch and tangy flavor make them an irresistible snack or condiment. But have you ever wondered about the impact of pickles on your dental health? While pickles can be a tasty addition to your plate, their low pH balance raises questions about their potential to erode your teeth!

If you want to delve into the barrel of pickle perils, continue reading. You’ll learn more about pickles and weigh the potential risks against some surprising benefits.

It might sound like fun to live a life of swashbuckling, island-hopping, and hanging out with parrots, but all the scurvy, sugarcane, and lack of running water on pirate ships can take a toll on a sailor’s dental health. In honor of Talk Like a Pirate Day this month, here are some fun facts about why oral health problems were so common among pirates and why you should treasure your dentist’s hygiene advice.

If you haven’t noticed, Texas is facing an intense heat wave. Many of its cities are reporting record-breaking spans of triple-digit temperatures. Given these facts, you truly must protect your lips from the sun. You’ll end up with sunburns or even oral cancer otherwise. Still, maybe you don’t know how to go about this protection. Fortunately enough, your local Tomball dentist has a few pointers. Here are some ways you can protect your lips from overly-intense sunlight.

Attending your dental appointments is essential to your oral health. Most of the time, they are routine checkups or taking care of a dental issue that needs to be addressed. However, there are certain circumstances where your dentist may tell you that you need to have a tooth extracted. You may find that shocking if you were not experiencing any pain in the tooth. Read on to learn four reasons a tooth needs to be removed even if it doesn’t hurt.

You probably have bandaids, antiseptics, and peroxide handy to treat minor injuries at home, but do you have a first aid kit for your smile? 1 in 6 Americans has a dental emergency every year. You might not expect a dental emergency to happen to you, but accidents can happen. It’s best to be prepared, just in case. Here are a few must-haves to include in your oral health emergency kit.

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