Visiting the dentist can be a stressful experience. From the library of different tools used during your appointment to the possibility of finding something wrong that could take years to treat, it’s not surprising that many patients miss their appointments because of how anxious the dentist makes them feel. But dental anxiety is something dentists […]
The Causes of Sensitive Teeth (& What You Can Do About Them)
Tooth sensitivity is never pleasant, and many individuals with sensitive teeth avoid daily activities like consuming hot or cold foods and beverages, eating tough or sticky foods, and brushing and flossing their teeth thoroughly. Tooth sensitivity is more than just uncomfortable; it can lead to a variety of other dental problems and may indicate that […]
Nighttime Home Tooth Whitening
Brush and floss your teeth immediately before each tooth whitening session. If you normally tend to have teeth that are sensitive to brushing, cold or sweets, use Sensodyne toothpaste or a fluoride rinse to help desensitize your teeth before whitening them. Placing Sensodyne toothpaste in your whitening trays and wearing them for 15 minutes to […]