Transforming Smiles Blog

A toothache that flares up at night can be especially miserable. When you lie down, pain often feels more intense, making it difficult to fall or stay asleep. While a nighttime toothache is a sign that you should see a dentist as soon as possible, there are steps you can take to manage discomfort and get some rest in the meantime. Here are 4 helpful tips for sleeping through a nighttime toothache.

Most people know they should brush and floss daily, but protecting your smile goes far beyond a good oral hygiene routine. Dentists see firsthand how everyday habits and seemingly harmless items can cause serious damage to teeth and gums. In fact, there are quite a few things dental professionals actively avoid putting in their mouths to reduce the risk of fractures, infections, and dental emergencies.

If you want to keep your smile strong and healthy, it may be time to rethink some common behaviors.

If you have a cavity or a broken or infected tooth, you may already know that you’re going to need a filling or a dental crown. But how can you tell which option is best, and what’s the difference between these two treatments? Here’s a closer look at both, and why your dentist may recommend one over the other.

Dental crowns are a common and highly effective solution for restoring damaged or weakened teeth. Whether you’ve had a crown placed to protect a tooth after a root canal or to improve its appearance, you may be wondering how long it will last. The lifespan of a crown depends on several factors, including the type of material used, your oral hygiene habits, and how you care for it over time.

If you’ve ever had a root canal procedure to alleviate a toothache or had a severely decayed tooth that needed to be restored, your dentist likely placed a dental crown to protect it. These customized caps are cemented over injured or vulnerable teeth to improve their appearance and allow you to continue using them to eat and speak normally.

But you might worry something has gone horribly wrong if you notice a dark line at the base of your dental crown. Continue reading to learn more about why this sometimes happens and how your provider can help!