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The tooth that kept you awake has stopped throbbing. You can get through breakfast, and canceling that dental call starts to sound reasonable. With a tooth infection, pain can ease when pressure is released while the infection remains. MedlinePlus Trouble breathing, speaking, or swallowing needs emergency medical help. Call 911. Go to an emergency department […]

For years, dentists have suggested xylitol as a swap for sugar that is easier on teeth, and our team has too. So when headlines in late August linked xylitol to heart attack and stroke, we went to the research behind them. This post covers what the studies found, what they cannot tell us yet, and […]

If you have seen the headlines about Dyson's new toothbrush, you may be wondering whether a $499 brush with a camera belongs in your bathroom. Bring that question to your next cleaning. You do not need the newest gadget to take good care of your teeth. You need a routine that fits your mouth and […]

You open your dental insurance portal and see a remaining benefit balance. A treatment recommendation is sitting in your email. Before you pick a date, you want to know how those two things fit together. That is a good reason to call. A year-end insurance review can help you understand the costs of care you […]

If you have started a prescription for diabetes or weight management since your last dental visit, add it to the medication list you share with your dentist. It can affect how we plan your care, even if your teeth feel fine. Medicines such as semaglutide, sold under brand names including Ozempic and Wegovy, can help […]

A dental appointment is on the calendar. Your child wakes up with a fever, and you wonder whether to keep it. If measles is a concern, the next step starts with a phone call. Contact your medical provider without delay and tell them about the symptoms or possible exposure. Call your dental office before arriving, […]