Emergency Resource Center

Xerostomia, commonly known as "dry mouth," is a condition where a person's mouth doesn't produce enough saliva. The saliva plays a vital role in oral health by washing away food particles, neutralizing acids from food, and promoting good bacteria. When saliva production dips, it can lead to a ra...

Dental dentures and implants affect your nutrition intake and eating habits because they cannot perform the same function as your natural teeth. Most patients have to alter their eating habits because of dentures and implants. Dentures are a significant oral appliance to help patients gain oral...

Most people feel anxious or even terrified when visiting a dentist for a simple dental checkup. Dental anxiety is a common condition affecting millions of people worldwide because the fear of drills, needles, and the loss of control can turn a routine checkup into a nerve-wracking experience.

Recent years have witnessed a surge in the popularity of vaping. Marketed as a safer alternative to traditional smoking, vaping has become a trend, specifically targeting the younger generations. Well, the fact of whether it is safe or unsafe is still being debated; what is clear by evidence is the health implications of e-cigarettes...

Did you know various factors can determine your oral health? It includes your breathing method as well. Whether we breathe through the nose or mouth also plays a critical role in oral health. Mouth breathing, occasionally needed due to nasal congestion or other causes, can negatively impact teet...

When it comes to taking care of our health, dental health is not to be neglected in any way. The latest studies are revealing that there is an intricate connection between poor dental health and increased risks of Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s disease is a complex health condition whose cause...

The shimmer of a senior's smile is often dimmed by the challenges of dental care accessibility. Dental care is a vital, yet often overlooked aspect of geriatric health. The decrease in dental insurance coverage when they retire leaves many seniors vulnerable and facing prohibitive costs. This is a clarion call for dental practices to evolve and embrace...

Baby teeth play an important role in many areas of growth and development, and they should be well-cared for until they do fall out when their job is done. Just because baby teeth will eventually fall out does not mean they are expendable and shouldn’t be cared for. Most babies cut their first tooth between six months and ten months.

Many everyday foods lead to cavities, damaged, and abscessed teeth. Learn how to avoid these complications by avoiding 5 common foods that damage your teeth. It is widely known that sugars are bad for our teeth due to how they react with plaque. Plaque is essentially bacteria in the form of a yellowish sticky film that coats teeth.

In a perfect world, our teeth would come in perfectly. In the real world, most people can benefit from dental correcting at some point in their lives. Our teeth can grow too close together, too far apart, and everything in between. Misaligned teeth are much more than a cosmetic issue. The best way to correct misalignment and...

Your dental health is a vital component of your overall health. Serious dental concerns could leave you in constant pain. Dental concerns can also restrict your ability to enjoy your favorite foods and beverages. Your teeth are key to the way you speak, so dental issues can evenimpact your ability to speak.

Regular healthcare is vital to a person’s overall health as it can help to prevent minor health issues from developing into something more serious. For many, though, physically getting to a doctor’s or dentist’s office can be a challenge. In a desire to reach more patients who needed care, virtual healthcare was developed.

For a winning smile that inspires confidence, we need to keep our mouths healthy and clean. But with so many things that can go wrong inside your mouth, it can be hard to know when something is serious and when something will take care of itself. Too much brushing can be almost as bad as too little brushing. Issues with your...

Gum disease is the more common name for the technical term periodontitis. This oral disease presents as a serious infection. It works to damage the soft tissues in the mouth, and if no treatment is sought, teeth can loosen and even fall out. While this frequently happens as we age, it can also happen very prematurely if the signs ...

No one wants to hear that they need a root canal, but sometimes they are necessary. If you have a tooth that is severely decaying or infected, a root canal may be the only way to save it. Root canals are also sometimes necessary if you have had an injury to a tooth. Emergency root canals are necessary when the pulp...

Anyone can experience tooth pain in the teeth, gums, or jaw. It can range from a mild ache to a sharp, stabbing sensation. Pain can be caused by a wide variety of conditions, including tooth decay, gum disease, root canal infections, and even teeth grinding. In some cases, the pain can be caused by a medical condition such as temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ).

Tooth extractions are common for many reasons. Teeth might be overcrowded and a removal is needed for alignment. Or, a tooth may be damaged by injury, infection, or decay. Whatever your reason for the procedure, caring for your mouth and extraction site after you’ve had a tooth — or multiple teeth — removed can help speed recovery ...

According to the CDC, half of adults have advanced gum disease, setting themselves up for future tooth loss. Perhaps if we stressed the importance of taking care of our gums as much as we do preventing cavities, this would not be the case. For as much as we urge children to brush in order to avoid cavities, one could argue that the gums are far more...