American Dental Care Blog

If you’ve ever had a dental emergency, you are more than aware of the stress and pain that typically accompanies it. A broken tooth or an unbearable toothache can sometimes be enough to make you shed a tear or two. When it comes to dental disasters, the best plan is to do your best to make sure you don’t have one. Keep reading for 3 ways you can help protect your smile.

Many of us have been unfortunate enough to have a cavity or two in our lives. Whether you pick up on it because of increased sensitivity, or your dentist sees it before you do, it is important to have it treated so you don’t suffer with lasting issues. However, when you have cavities between teeth, also known as interproximal cavities, it can be more difficult to notice because you can not see the area as easily. Read to learn how you can tell whether or not you have one, how they are treated, and what you can do to avoid them in the future.

Have you ever stretched the truth when you were talking to your dentist about your oral hygiene habits? Whether you claim that you floss every single day, or that you don’t bite your nails when you’re nervous, many of us are guilty of telling a fib once in a while. However, you don’t have your dentist fooled. They hear little lies like this all of the time. Continue reading so you find out which lies that your dentist is familiar with so that you know not to tell them.

Do you have a habit of nail biting? While this may just sound like a harmless thing to do, it can actually be quite harmful to your smile and your health. However, many people still continue to do it, but why? It isn’t completely understood why so many people have the urge to do this, but it can often be linked back to anxiety, boredom, or even perfectionism. Many people don’t even notice that they’re doing it which makes it even more difficult to quit. Continue reading to learn about the many consequences that nail biting can have on your oral health as well as some tips to help you quit.

Most of the time, you probably think about your dental checkups as being all about your oral health. While this is the main focus, there is much more to your regular dental visits than just cleaning away plaque and having your teeth polished. In addition to those steps, your dentist also checks for abnormalities that could indicate that you are dealing with a medical condition elsewhere in the body. Read on to learn about the different medical conditions that your dentist might discover before anyone else does.

It’s understandably difficult to prioritize preventive dental care when it seems like your teeth and gums are fine. After all, why spend time and money on your regular dental checkups and cleanings when your smile looks and feels fine? Unfortunately, most oral health issues can easily develop unnoticed and lead to far larger, more painful, and more complicated issues if not caught by your dentist. Here are threeproblems you’re putting yourself at a higher risk of by skipping a dental cleaning or checkup.  

Similar to how your car needs periodic tune-ups to ensure it keeps running smoothly, your teeth and gums require regular maintenance to stay healthy! Most oral health issues like cavities and gum disease develop unnoticed until they cause damage or discomfort, and can eventually lead to serious and painful complications. However, visiting your dentist twice a year for a simple dental checkup and cleaning can catch these problems early and put a stop to them before they become larger issues! Here are three practical tips to help you make and keep these important appointments twice a year.

If you’ve ever experienced a dental emergency, chances are that it included a broken tooth, toothache, knocked-out tooth, or broken restoration. However, sometimes a trip to the emergency dentist uncovers something a little bit more on the strange side. Continue reading to learn about some of the weirdest dental emergencies you’ve ever heard of and how they came about.

Floss as we know it has been around for over 200 years, but it hasn’t always been the same as it is today. Dentists and patients both know that flossing is a crucial step for preventing tooth decay, gingivitis, and periodontitis. But how did it all get started? Continue reading to learn all about the history of dental floss and how it has evolved through the years to become an essential step in modern preventive dental care.

If your dentist recently told you that you need a root canal, chances are the first thing you did when you got home was open a search engine to find out as much as you possibly could about this procedure. While the Internet can be a great place to conduct genuine research, it’s also chock-full of inaccurate information. This is especially true when it comes to misunderstood dental treatments like root canal therapy. There are a lot of scary rumors out there. To help set your mind at ease, let’s bust four root canal myths.