The earliest signs of crude dentistry techniques point to just how far we’ve come as a civilization. We can all be very glad we’re living in an age of modern technology, when dentistry practices solve just about any dental problem, and current pain management can...
In our last blog post, we discussed some of the causes of tooth pain. A very appropriate follow-up to that post is to look at some temporary pain relievers. No one can predict when a toothache will occur, and sometimes those unexpected dental mishaps arise...
You feel a dull ache in your mouth when you bite into your food. Or an immediate pain shoots through your teeth at the first swallow of a cold drink. What causes that tooth pain? At Lifetime Family Dental, one of our jobs is to...
Mother’s Day is approaching, and that means honoring Mom for all she’s given to your family. There are lots of ways to make her feel special and let her know how much she means to you. If you’re looking for a creative, unique gift that...
Family dentistry practices may soon have a new weapon of defense against cavities. In current dental procedures, cavities are cleaned out and filled in order to restore the strength and usefulness of a tooth. But if research on prevention continues to develop, cavities could become...
Tooth wear can occur in any age group of the population. As we grow older, so do our teeth, and since we’re living longer these days, the wear on our teeth is greater than ever. But depending on their diets, even younger children can experience...
If you’ve read any of our past blog posts, you know we regularly stress the importance of good oral health care at home. Developing good daily habits of brushing, flossing, and using a quality mouthwash are essential if you want to keep your teeth and...
You want to be healthy: You exercise to keep your body in good shape, you eat well because you know a proper diet is essential for wellness, you practice stress management to keep your soul refreshed, and you’ve even grasped the reality that caring for...
Going to the dentist shouldn’t be a negative experience, and you shouldn’t have to cope with fear about your dental visits. Whether you’re there for restorative care, or you’ve gone for a biannual cleaning—a dental office should feel safe, and the personnel should be caring...
Though you have a tooth that has been bothering you for quite some time, you’re hesitant to visit the dentist. You rationalize, “Maybe my teeth are just sensitive.” But after months of nagging pain that won’t go away, you finally make an appointment to see...