Just hearing the words “root canal” can be enough to make most people cringe. The mental image of a root canal patient holding a grossly swollen jaw while groaning with pain has been perpetuated by movies, television, and cartoons. But is that the true picture of modern-day root canal treatment? Here are five commonly believed […]
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Have you noticed a clicking, popping, or grating sound when you open or close your jaw? As many as 36 million U.S. adults experience this phenomenon in one or both of the joints that connect the lower jaw (mandible) to the skull. While the sounds may be disconcerting, there’s generally no cause for concern in […]
Are you someone who struggles with keeping the spaces between your teeth nice and clean? Does it drive you just a little bit crazy when you feel like you’ve got food or any type of buildup in there? For some, just once daily flossing, though it’s good enough for your oral health, doesn’t offer the […]
Newton, KS dental office, Tippin Dental Group offers experienced dental care tailored to the unique dental needs of mature adults. As we age, our oral health develops and changes. Older patients can experience more complex dental concerns including missing teeth, an increase in tooth decay and poorly fit dentures. Oral Hygiene, Always Important When it […]
You’ve recently learned one of your teeth needs a root canal treatment. It’s absolutely necessary: for example, if you have decay present, it will continue to go deeper within the tooth and it will spread to the roots and bone and could ultimately cause you to lose your tooth. Although you’re a little nervous, we […]
Happy summer! Do you and your family have any big summer plans this year? Whether you’ll be going up north to the lake, camping in the woods with kids, or heading out on a big road trip, it can be challenging to stay healthy while traveling. However, keeping your family’s teeth strong and healthy while […]
Broken or damaged teeth can compromise your oral health. Broken teeth may look aesthetically unappealing, but they also make your tooth more susceptible to infection and even increases the risk of tooth loss. If you break, crack or otherwise damage a tooth, be sure to visit your dentist as soon as possible for a chance […]
Cosmetic dentistry has come a long way in recent years. In fact, it has come so far — and so quickly — that many people have yet to catch up with all of the techniques currently in use. Unfortunately, this often means that they fail to capitalize on the benefits the contemporary dental world has […]
When it comes to your teeth and gums, it is important to keep them clean and healthy! Your oral health is directly linked to your overall well-being and quality of life. 6-month dental check-ups can keep your teeth bright, white and beautiful. Our Newton dentists offer comprehensive, personalized and compassionate preventative dental care that will […]
The American Dental Association says that 50% of Americans experience halitosis at one point or another. What is that? In simple words, it’s bad breath, and that’s quite a large percentage we’re looking at. If you’re one of the people in that percentile and don’t know what the reason behind it is, then keep reading. […]