June 21, 2021 3:56 PM
You may not think there’s a direct link between having high blood pressure and the state of your oral health, but the two are incredibly interconnected. If you suffer from high blood pressure, there are considerations you need to make when it comes to taking care of your oral health. We’ll review the influence your oral health has on your heart health, and how you can ensure that you’re taking care of both of them properly.
March 11, 2021 5:21 PM
These days there are an almost overwhelming number of toothpaste varieties crowding the aisles at your local pharmacy. Every major brand has multiple product lines. They boast different types of whitening, formulas that target issues like enamel or gum disease, and even unique ingredients like charcoal or coconut oil. With all these available options, which is going to be best for you? At Dental Wellness Phoenixville, we want to help simplify your decision, so we’ve…
February 15, 2021 4:23 PM
Root canal therapy is one of the most misunderstood restorative treatments out there. In reality, root canal therapy is a common, effective procedure that can preserve your natural tooth while easing your pain. To help you learn more about this treatment, our team at Dental Wellness Phoenixville is debunking 5 common myths about root canal therapy.
Root canals have the unfair reputation of being painful. Older methods of performing root canals probably were…
July 22, 2020 6:09 PM
Tooth extractions aren’t high on anyone’s list of preferred activities. However, they’re sometimes necessary to preserve your health. If you are preparing to have a tooth extracted, knowing what to expect can help ease any stress you might feel about the procedure. With that in mind, our team at Dental Wellness Phoenixville has put together this guide.
Whether your tooth extraction was planned well in advance or is in response to an emergency,…
May 19, 2020 8:13 PM
Persistent, throbbing jaw pain can make it hard to chew, talk, and smile. If this all sounds familiar, you may have temporomandibular joint dysfunction or TMJ, a symptom of which can be tooth sensitivity or gum recession. At Dental Wellness Phoenixville, we offer head and jaw pain therapy for those who suffer from this painful disorder.
Symptoms of TMJ include:
March 22, 2020 12:27 AM
Chances are you’ve heard it time and time again — you should be flossing as part of your dental routine. And we definitely don’t disagree! It’s an important part of your preventative routine to make sure your teeth and gums stay healthy. To help make your flossing as effective as possible, we’ve put together this quick guide of proper flossing technique.
How much floss thread would you guess that you need to properly floss your…
February 10, 2020 12:11 PM
If you’re thinking about putting off a filling, think again! Delaying important dental care can result in further damage–even tooth loss. We know that our patients live busy lives and can’t always come back to have a cavity filled as soon as it’s been discovered. In this post, we’ll let you know how long you can wait before you’re putting your teeth at risk.
January 11, 2020 1:16 PM
There’s a longstanding myth that a root canal procedure is something to dread. But the fact of the matter is that modern dentistry has eliminated the majority of the pain and discomfort from the procedure, making it akin to getting a tooth filled. Read on to be reassured that you have nothing to fear if you’re due for a root canal!
Root canals are essentially pain-free procedures thanks to technology, painkillers, and anesthesia….
December 11, 2019 10:28 PM
Most people want a smile that’s at least a little bit whiter and brighter. When you’re happy with your teeth, you live life with less self-consciousness and smile with more confidence. Here are five ways to achieve a sparkling smile.
Chewing tobacco and smoking cigarettes not only damage your overall health, they also change the color of your teeth. The nicotine and tar soak into your teeth’s enamel, staining them. If you smoke or…
October 9, 2019 11:07 PM
Missing teeth can take a bite out of your life. You may feel insecure in social situations or frustrated because you can no longer eat your favorite foods. That’s where tooth replacement options come in. If you thought your best smiling days were behind you, think again. Modern dentistry allows us to smile bright throughout our lifetimes, despite the wear and tear to teeth and gums. There are two primary options for those with missing teeth: dental implants and…
