Erin Dental Blog

When it comes to convincing your child to do their chores, it may be an uphill battle. It can be tough getting them to do what they need to, but this shouldn’t be the case for their oral health! It’s important that they brush their growing smiles, but how can you encourage good dental habits? Here are four simple tips you can try to help them build a solid routine they stick to.

A professional teeth whitening kit will have your smile looking white and bright in a matter of weeks. If you’re not careful, though, your teeth could quickly become re-stained. For a few days after your treatment, your pearly whites are actually more vulnerable to strong pigments than usual! To help your glowing cosmetic results last longer, you’ll want to avoid certain foods and drinks. Keep reading to learn more.

A bright, white smile can make a powerful first impression, boosting both your confidence and your appearance. While there are many over-the-counter whitening options available, nothing compares to the results you can achieve through professional teeth whitening at your dentist’s office. If you’ve been thinking about brightening your smile, here are 5 compelling reasons to choose professional whitening over DIY alternatives.

It’s easy to think all stained teeth are alike, at least at first glance. You could easily assume that each has the same causes, traits, and so on. Still, you’d be in the wrong; the truth is that there are several different types of tooth stains. You’ll need to know about these in detail to ensure your smile stays white and bright. That being the case, please keep reading to learn about the types of tooth stains and how to treat them.

The “calories in, calories out” method may work for some people, but for others, weight loss can be a bit more complicated. This is one of the reasons trendy diets like keto, juice cleanses, and veganism are attractive. But what about their impact on teeth? While some of these eating plans might be good for your waistline, they can do serious damage to your pearly whites. If you’re considering a popular diet, continue reading. You’ll find out which ones could harm your oral health and ways to make them safer for your smile.

When you envision dental services like teeth whitening or porcelain veneers, what do you usually think of? Is it a Hollywood-esq smile that’s impossibly bright? Or a perfectly even row of teeth that are blemish free? Whatever your mind’s eye is conjuring right now, it probably has nothing to do with urine! And yet that’s what the ancient Romans used to remove stains and discoloration from their pearly whites.

If you want more fascinating historical facts about cosmetic dentistry like this one, just keep reading.

Many people avoid dental visits unless they’re having an immediate issue that must be addressed, like a toothache. If you’ve noticed that one of your teeth feels sensitive or is throbbing, it’s natural to wonder how worried you should be. After all, there are several potential causes, and not all of them constitute an emergency.

For instance, if you have thinning enamel from eating overly acidic foods, the treatment could be as simple as updating your diet or switching to a desensitizing toothpaste. However, some symptoms deserve immediate attention to avert a disaster. Continue reading to learn more about 3 indicators that your dental discomfort requires a same-day emergency visit!

Dentures are a great way to rebuild your smile after tooth loss because they restore both it’s appearance and functionality. These prosthetics are made with lifelike materials that can be customized to match your missing teeth, so you’ll look and feel like your best self. On top of that, they allow you to clearly enunciate words and thoroughly mash up your food so it can be easily swallowed and digested.

Many patients don’t realize that it can take about a month for their tongues and supporting muscles in their mouths to acclimate to wearing them. Continue reading to learn more about what to expect during this time and how you can ease the transition into life with dentures!

If you struggle with dental anxiety, or you need a dental procedure, nitrous oxide can help you sit back and relax while in the dentist’s chair. More commonly known as “laughing gas,” nitrous oxide is an inhaled sedative used to keep a patient comfortable while performing necessary dental treatments. Although it is part of sleep dentistry, laughing gas will not render you unconscious. You don’t have to worry about being put to sleep. Here’s what you can expect when choosing nitrous oxide.

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Monday mornings are already tough enough, but today, you can’t even enjoy your coffee or favorite breakfast. The reason? Your jaw hurts. Again. If this is you, you might have already suspected the typical culprits. But the fact that your discomfort hits its peak in the morning is really odd, and if it’s not a consistent ache, that rules out quite a few possibilities.

Here’s another possibility that might match your symptoms better: the problem is dental. Fortunately, your dentist knows some tricks that can solve the issue. Keep reading to learn how your teeth might be connected, and what your dentist can do to help.