Halloween doesn’t have to be spooky, creepy, or filled with damaged teeth. If you’re careful about what you eat and plan for a solid night, you can get through the holiday without any Halloween dental emergencies – and prevent yourself from spending November in the dentist’s office. 1. Lost Filling or Dental Crown If you are tempted by every gummy, chewy candy available, you are in for a potentially damaging Halloween night – at least where your teeth are concerned. Twizzlers, gummy worms, fruit snacks, candy apples, and anything in that family can get stuck to your teeth and pull out a fillin ..read more

Once upon a time, humans needed third molars. Our mouths were bigger, we ate demanding food that required more chewing power. As we have evolved, those extra teeth became unnecessary – and they no longer fit in the mouth all that well. One must wonder then why they have been nicknamed wisdom teeth. Most people undergo wisdom teeth extraction, usually in young adulthood. For the people who do not, emergency dental care to deal with those third molars is likely in their future. A Few Good Things About Wisdom Teeth Extraction Wisdom teeth do not behave like other molars. They don’t erupt gently a ..read more

No one wants a tooth pulled, but sometimes a same-day tooth extraction is necessary to save your oral health from serious damage and destruction and preserve your teeth and gums. What’s important is knowing that, no matter what’s going on with your problem tooth, your Healdsburg emergency dentist is prepared to handle it that very day, so you don’t have to suffer with pain, discomfort, and worry. Tooth Extraction Is Not the First Solution Your restorative dentist is prepared to do a same-day tooth extraction if necessary when you come in for an emergency dental visit, but that isn’t the first ..read more

Vacations may be over and another school year is ramping up, but that doesn’t mean you have to leave summer behind. California stays temperate all year long, but there are some months that will leave you missing the warmer, carefree days. When you choose tooth bonding to address your problem teeth, you can create and keep that fresh, healthy-looking, I-love-the-outdoors look all year long. What Is Tooth Bonding? Tooth bonding is an effective and quickly administered cosmetic dentistry treatment. Tooth-colored composite resin – color-matched to your natural enamel – is used to conceal minor cos ..read more

No matter what age you are, whether you’re in front of the classroom or a student in the seats or a parent on the sidelines, it’s that time of year again – back to school season. You want to look your best, and the right customized dental care will help you achieve it. Get a Thorough Cleaning Has it been too long since you’ve been at the dentist? Are you coming up on your next six-month visit? Schedule an appointment for a teeth cleaning and dental check-up. This will give you shinier teeth that are buffed to their full beauty. Your dentist will also take a look at your oral health to check fo ..read more

Dental emergencies come in all shapes and sizes. Some hurt, some don’t. Some are bloody, others are not. Some are obvious, some lurk for a while before they suddenly become a painful problem. When you have a lost filling or crown, it’s clear that you have an oral health complication, but what should you do about it? Prioritize the Cosmetic Dental Emergency For many people who lose a dental filling or crown, the most acute problem is that this issue affects their appearance. Their smile has been compromised by a lost dental restoration and now they have an oddly shaped tooth, an unsightly gap ..read more

Refusing to smile can give you a reputation of being unfriendly, standoffish, or not having a sense of humor. These assumptions are understandable – if you don’t smile, people will wonder what you’re hiding or why you look unapproachable. But you know who you truly are, and you also know that the appearance of your teeth are what’s holding you back. Transform your smile and your life with customized cosmetic dentistry. Cover Up the Problem Some teeth stick out from your smile and ruin your entire look. One short tooth, one crooked tooth, one stained tooth that can’t be whitened, the list goes ..read more

No one wants to have a dental emergency. They’re inconvenient, painful, and, they require a trip to the dentist for repair. Ignoring a dental problem, however, is not the way to make it go away. A true dental emergency threatens your teeth and the tissues in your mouth and problems like that require expert attention and immediate treatment. Here are some signs that you may or may not have a true dental emergency. Your Mouth Is Bleeding – A Lot Blood is scary, especially when it’s coming from your mouth. Even a minor blow to the teeth, though, can produce a crazy amount of blood because there a ..read more

Invisalign® wearers know what it takes to get through a day with their aligners. Add summer vacation into the mix and things can get just a little complex. Traveling, whether for a few days, a few weeks, or the entire summer, demands that you plan ahead where Invisalign® is concerned. 1. Visit Your Healdsburg Invisalign® Provider Before You Leave If you’re going to be away from home for more than a few weeks, schedule an appointment with your Invisalign® provider. This will let you get a checkup and pick up your next sets of trays so you can take as many with you as you need. Make a plan with ..read more

No dental emergency is good – that’s a fact. However, the solutions for many dental emergencies end up being far less invasive, scary, or complicated than many people think. Here are just some of the dental emergencies that have simple, straightforward repairs if you contact your Healdsburg dentist right away for help. 1. Chipped Tooth Often, a chipped tooth is a cosmetic problem more than anything, especially if you chip a front tooth or lose a superficial slice of your molar. This problem usually doesn’t hurt – it affects ego more than anything – and you may drag your feet about seeing a den ..read more