OakBrook Dental Blog

Normally, when your body hurts, you know to rest or maybe even apply a cold compress. And when it doesn’t hurt, nothing’s wrong – it’s as simple as that! So why do you need a tooth extraction if you don’t have any dental pain? Doesn’t that mean your tooth is fine?

Actually, the existence or absence of pain isn’t really a good way to tell whether you need oral care or not. Keep reading to learn why your tooth could still be in trouble!

If you’re a coffee fan but scheduled to have a tooth removed, you may be wondering how soon you can get back to your daily cup (or cups!) of joe. The truth is, when you have an extraction, you do need to temporarily hold off on the java for a few important reasons. Here’s why you should take a break from your daily “grind” and when it’s okay to indulge again.

A dental bridge is an effective solution to replace one or more lost teeth in a row. Dental bridges have been used for generations because they offer long-lasting results. However, your new teeth won’t last forever. Eventually, your bridge will need to be replaced. Here’s how to avoid the most common causes of dental bridge failure to ensure your restoration lasts for 10 years or more.

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Many people experience anxiety around dental visits, especially if they have a major procedure coming up, like a root canal. If you’re worried that the treatment will be long and agonizing, you might procrastinate scheduling your appointment, allowing the infection in your tooth to worsen.

It might ease your mind to know that this surgery typically alleviates more pain than it causes. However, following your dentist’s post-op instructions in detail is essential to ensure that you recover as quickly as possible without developing unwanted complications. With that in mind, continue reading to learn 3 tips to help you heal from your root canal!

Crunchy, chewy snacks can be satisfying. Sometimes you just have a craving for a specific texture! But if you’re worried about chipping or cracking your teeth, that’s typically the type of foods you’ll want to avoid. This list of particularly damaging delights will give you a better idea of what to watch out for so you can dodge a dental emergency!

You’ve come a long way to enjoy your summer vacation. Not just physically – a lot of mental stress has built up to this trip. Everyone needs a break from time to time, which is why you shouldn’t let something like a dental emergency take over. But when someone loses a tooth or complains about oral aches, your first reaction might be to panic.

This is fair, especially since you’re in an unfamiliar location. Keep reading so you’ll know what to do if someone’s pearly white is in jeopardy.

Even with great oral health, dental emergencies can happen unexpectedly. Whether playing sports or biting into something hard, a broken tooth or mouth injury can turn a pleasant day into a stressful situation. Being ready with the right tools can ease your concerns if this occurs. Keep reading to find out what you should include in your dental emergency kit.

While it’s impossible to predict when you will have a dental emergency, being prepared beforehand can make all the difference in your outcome. Many people regularly travel overseas for business, but few of them think to make arrangements for a dental crisis in case they have one while abroad. Here’s how you can be prepared for a dental emergency while away from home if you’re visiting the United States for business purposes.

The wisdom teeth typically emerge between the ages of seventeen and twenty-five. These third molars are quite large, and modern humans often do not have enough room to accommodate them. This can make the emergence of the wisdom teeth quite painful, and leaving them in in these cases can lead to infections as well as misalignment of the bite. While they are usually removed in the late teens or early twenties, they can be extracted at any stage of a patient’s life. Here’s a brief guide to wisdom tooth removal for those who have waited a while before deciding on extraction.

The wisdom teeth usually begin to erupt when a person is in their late teens or early twenties, and the mouth isn’t always ready to receive them. Many people report constant pain in their wisdom teeth, and because of this and the other oral health problems they can cause, these molars are often surgically removed to help people stay healthy and live more comfortably. Here’s a brief outline of why wisdom teeth can cause pain, a few home remedies to give you some quick relief, and how your dentist can address the issue.