by Dr David Kirby | Apr 23, 2016 | Dental FAQ
Managing Wisdom Tooth Pain Prior to having your wisdom teeth removed, you can manage the pain by: Using a mouth rinse: You can make a simple and effective mouth rinse at home by mixing a cup of warm water with a teaspoon of salt, then stirring. Swish the rinse in your...
by Dr David Kirby | Apr 23, 2016 | Dental FAQ
Brushing Your Teeth With Braces Braces don’t just look awkward—they often feel awkward, too: Though they are sometimes necessary to ensure an aligned bite and beautiful smile, they can make routine tooth care difficult, particularly for young children. Taking...
by Dr David Kirby | Apr 20, 2016 | Dental FAQ
Is Root Canal Procedure Painful? The root canal procedure itself is usually painless as your dentist will completely numb the tooth being treated before he or she begins the root canal. Many people erroneously associate root canal treatment with extreme pain as it...
by Dr David Kirby | Apr 10, 2016 | Dental FAQ
Novocaine Side Effects “Novocaine” (or novocain) the numbing medication which is used by most dentists to eliminate pain during dental procedures, consists of procaine hydrochloride, a local anesthetic. Does Novocaine Have Any Side Effects? This anesthetic is...
by Dr David Kirby | Apr 2, 2016 | Dental FAQ
Does Coffee Stain Your Teeth? Answer: Yes Coffee may get us smiling in the morning, but it doesn’t always have the most flattering effect on our smile: The tiny pits and ridges naturally present in tooth enamel make our teeth prone to staining from dark foods...
