What is an Abscessed Tooth?

What is an Abscessed Tooth?

An abscessed tooth is a pocket of pus caused by a bacterial infection. The abscess can appear in different areas of the tooth for a variety of reasons. Patients typically experience a tooth abscess as a result of an untreated tooth cavity, injury, or previous dental...
Internet Influencers Are Not Dental Health Experts

Internet Influencers Are Not Dental Health Experts

Internet influencers dominate the cyberspace landscape. Social media is the reigning realm of communication, and influencers are royalty. They’re mostly young people with large social media fan bases who manipulate purchasing decisions, opinions, and behavior through...
Accomplished Athletes Have Great Dental Hygiene, Right?

Accomplished Athletes Have Great Dental Hygiene, Right?

Athletes are healthy and fit, but what about their oral health? You might think that responsible and well-disciplined athletes would also be responsible and disciplined about their oral health. They eat a balanced diet and of course exercise regularly. They must have...
Helpful Dental Health Guide for All Caregivers

Helpful Dental Health Guide for All Caregivers

There are 44 million family caregivers in the United States. When you are the caregiver for your loved one, there is a lot you have on your mind. Doctor’s appointments, medication, nutrition, and daily comfort may all seem more urgent than oral health. However, oral...
Be Your Teeth’s Ultimate Flossing Boss

Be Your Teeth’s Ultimate Flossing Boss

Flossing is a key to maintaining great oral health. Dental experts recommend flossing after you eat and when you brush your teeth. You might think flossing is a new thing, but it’s not. When did the string become a thing? The tooth floss that we know today was...