Tooth pain has a way of demanding attention at the worst possible moments. Maybe it starts as a dull ache during your morning coffee or a sharp twinge when you bite down on your favorite sandwich. Your first instinct might be to power through it, hoping the discomfort will fade on its own. However, ignoring …
Debunking Dental Myths Today’s Just Smiles blog post focuses on three dental-related myths prevalent in the Columbus area. All Sugar Is Equally Bad For Teeth We all know that sugar increases our risk of tooth decay, but some types are worse than others. Sugar-based foods that sit on the teeth are more dangerous than those …
Be Wise About Your Wisdom Teeth in Hilliard Today’s post from Just Smiles discusses the often misunderstood subject of wisdom teeth. The Third Molars Wisdom teeth are sometimes called the third molars because they are even farther back in the mouth than the two sets of regular molars we all have. These four teeth usually …
Preventive Dentistry at Just Smiles Healthy smiles don’t happen by accident. They are a result of preventative dentistry. Are you interested in preventative dentistry? Perhaps you have a healthy smile and want to prevent cavities. Many Hilliard people have a mouth full of fillings and don’t want to add another one to their collection. Perhaps …
How to Kick a Tooth Grinding Habit in Hilliard Plenty of individuals all over the world suffer from the habit of grinding their teeth. Some individuals grind their teeth because they are stressed, some people grind their teeth as a coping mechanism, and some individuals grind their teeth in their sleep without realizing it. Don’t Ignore …
Don’t Like Dental Visits? Go Anyway. It’s no secret that many Hilliard residents dread going to the dentist. Whether they associate dental visits with shame, pain, or financial drain, they avoid it at all costs. See Your Dentist Regularly to Avoid Painful Oral Problems However, think about the fact that by seeing your dentist regularly, …
At Just Smiles, one of the most common complaints we hear from Hilliard dentistry patients is problems with mouth sores. Many different kinds of oral lesions can make eating and talking painful. Some are annoying yet harmless, while other sores are more serious and require medical intervention. Though not contagious, the most common complaint is …
Many residents in our Hilliard community experience dry mouth occasionally. Some develop dry mouth in social situations or when they are under a lot of stress. Sporadic or infrequent dry mouth is usually not a serious problem. Constant dry mouth, or xerostomia, is not only irritating, it can lead to extreme dental health problems. Your …
Our bodies work differently. Some dental patients don’t react to local anesthetics by getting numb. This is understandably concerning when you need dental treatment. (And the word “concerning” may be a huge understatement!) It’s important to recognize that bad experiences in the past don’t guarantee that you will never be able to become numb. At …
Today in the Just Smiles dental blog we are going to discuss those small irritations in the mouth that have the potential to become big problems. Injuries, sores, or inflammation in the mouth can be very uncomfortable. These non-specific irritations, called stomatitis, have many different causes. They may be caused by cold sores, gum disease, …
