At Dental Reflections Dublin, root canal treatment is performed to save a severely decayed or damaged tooth. The inner layer of the tooth (pulp) can become infected or inflamed, requiring treatment. While there is a common belief that root canal procedures are painful, they are usually not any more painful than a filling. Some level of discomfort and pain is common in the couple of days following the procedure but you shouldn’t experience any severe or extended pain after a root canal. Causes of Discomfort The most common reason people have pain after their root canal is irritated gums. Your g ..read more

Tis’ the season of giving! Now that we have wrapped up our Halloween candy buyback, we are focusing on the holidays in November and December. We are so grateful for our Dental Reflections Dublin patients and our community, and we want to focus on giving back this holiday season. There are so many people that are not as fortunate as others that struggle this time of year or all year and can really use some extra help. We want to be able to contribute to these local charities and help those in need. For the rest of this month and next month until Friday, December 20th, we are collecting holiday ..read more

Dear patients, parents, and friends of Dental Reflections Dublin, I am writing with some exciting news that will impact our practice: our well-loved Bradenton office building is scheduled to be replaced with a brand-new building less than 1 mile away! Please read on for answers to some of your likely questions. Our current office lease at 5080 Bradenton Ave was ending, we had outgrown the space, and some of our existing dental equipment was over 40 years old which needed to be replaced to continue to be useful to our patients and our team. After considering options, we concluded that a new spa ..read more

It’s that time of year! Time to squeeze in that visit to the hair salon so your grays are hiding or your roots are touched up for that holiday party to see all of your extended family that one time of year. Are you happy with your smile? The shade of your teeth? Interested in how you can whiten your teeth? Now is a great time to treat yourself with a gift of whitening. Show off those pearly whites at your holiday party and your teeth will be glowing in all of your family photos this year. We have several different whitening options available to our Dublin, OH patients so you can choose the bes ..read more

Now that the rush of going back to school is over, it is time to schedule a visit to the dentist. And not just for the kids! At Dental Reflections Dublin, we make this easy to do by offering online scheduling on our website or by calling our office. This allows you to find a date and time that works best for you and your family. With the busy holiday season approaching, it is important to maintain a happy, healthy smile. How often should you go to the dentist? For regular dental check-ups, we recommend visiting every six months. Check-ups at least every six months will allow you to keep your m ..read more

A bright, white smile is often associated with youth, health, and beauty. Teeth can become discolored for a variety of reasons, including aging, smoking, drinking coffee or tea, and certain medications. Teeth whitening is a popular cosmetic procedure that can help to restore the natural brightness of teeth. However, there are different ways to achieve this, including teeth whitening at a dentist’s office and teeth whitening at home. We will discuss the pros and cons of each method below.  Professional Teeth Whitening Teeth whitening at Dental Reflections Dublin is a popular option for tho ..read more

If you have a toothache, more sensitive teeth, swollen gums, or other signs of tooth decay, you may have an infection caused by bacteria inside your tooth. Our dentists at Dental Reflections Dublin might tell you that you need a root canal treatment to eliminate this infection. The goal of a root canal is to eliminate the infection and make it less likely that it will come back. Root canal treatments can save an infected or badly damaged tooth, so your dentist doesn’t have to pull the tooth out to fix the problem and relieve your pain (which is a much more complex and costly procedure). E ..read more

As we enter the fall season, we here at Dental Reflections Dublin are entering a new season of our own. We have very exciting news we couldn’t wait to share: we are moving to a brand new location! As we transfer over to a new location, this kind of change can seem a bit overwhelming. We want to assure you of what won’t change: our steadfast commitment to giving you the best care possible. When you enter the new office, you will still see the same smiling faces waiting to welcome you to this new chapter of our dental office.  Not only will our new dental office be a state-of-the-art facili ..read more

As a parent, it’s a very daunting task to teach your child the value of oral hygiene. It is especially difficult when they are in the preschool years and more likely to be distracted and uninterested in what you have to say. The key, according to dental instructor Elizabeth J. Hodges, who often lectures on this topic, is to make teaching fun for both parent and child.  Join us at Dental Reflections Dublin as we discuss some ideas on how to keep your child interested in their oral health.  Why It Matters Keeping good oral hygiene is so important as a child. As a parent, you probably k ..read more