During the holidays, we are repeatedly tempted with sticky caramels, chewy cookies, seasonal hard candies and more. Would you know what to do if when biting into your favorite treat, your filling came out? A lost filling is rarely convenient. Now you may be wondering what you should do. Until you can see your dentist, you’d need to keep the area as clean as you can. Trapped food and bacteria can accelerate tooth decay and make it more difficult to restore your tooth. Here’s what you should

What are Wisdom Teeth? Wisdom teeth are the molars located in the very back of the mouth that don’t begin growing until at least the age of 16. There are four of these teeth in total, two situated at the top of the mouth and two situated at its bottom. They typically take a few years to fully grow in, although some people never get their wisdom teeth. When is Wisdom Teeth Extraction Necessary? The following issues may indicate you should consider wisdom teeth removal:

Crown lengthening is a surgical procedure in which gum tissue and sometimes bone is removed to expose more of a tooth. It is often performed when a tooth that needs to be fixed doesn’t stick out enough from the gums to support a filling or crown. A crown lengthening procedure is often necessary when a tooth breaks at the gum line, but it may also be performed if a significantly decayed tooth loses a crown or filling. In other cases, a crown can be lengthened

HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM EVERYONE HERE AT CASTLEBURY! This is truly my favorite time of year, especially when it works out to be a low-key Christmas like this year. We’ll be home for Christmas, and we look forward to another cozy holiday together. We will spend New Year’s in McCall with my wife’s family, where we will celebrate the passing of another year and look back on all of our accomplishments in 2016. We started 2016 off by beginning the slow transition of our family sports

You visit your dentist’s office once or twice a year for a cleaning because you know it’s important, but did you know that visiting your dentist does more than protect your mouth? Surprisingly, dentists can be the first line of defense in identifying signs of serious diseases. Read on to discover the symptoms dentists are trained to watch for and the variety of diseases they can detect. Heart Disease If you have loose teeth and gums with lots of inflammation, you most likely have gum

Pregnancy causes major changes to a woman’s body and health. These same hormonal changes can also cause concern for the health of your teeth. Many women are able to get through a full-term pregnancy without dental issues. However, pregnancy can cause old issues to get worse and cause new issues to pop up. During pregnancy, it is important to get regular dental check-ups and make an appointment with a dentist if any issues arise. The following are a few important issues to watch for. Pregnancy

When you are sick with the cold or the flu, your entire body may feel sore, including your teeth. Sinus inflammation is the primary cause of most illness related tooth pain. The upper molars on both sides of the mouth are positioned directly underneath the maxillary sinuses. The nerves of the teeth are extremely sensitive to any type of pain or pressure. When the sinuses are full and causing pressure, or when there is inflammation of the lining of the sinuses, this will often cause

The desire to achieve a whiter, brighter smile has been long been plagued by DIY methods to accomplish this goal, some of which are more detrimental than good. It’s important to research trends as they pique your interest and talk to a professional if necessary. One such recent, popular teeth whitening trend involves using activated charcoal. Consumers purchase activated charcoal caps from their local market and combine them into a paste before brushing with the mixture. After leaving it on for 3-5 minutes, they then wash

Invisalign patients come in a wide range of ages and no one age is considered best. If you are thinking about fixing your smile, Invisalign might be right for you, no matter how old you are. There have been happy, satisfied Invisalign patients in their eighties! The majority of Invisalign patients wear their aligners for about 12 months. Depending on the severity of the problem, you may be required to wear your aligners for as little as eight months or as long as eighteen months or

Protect Your Teeth and Gums During the Busy Holiday Season At our dental facility, we know that many of our patients develop problems with their teeth during the holidays. It is possible to prevent these problems by following certain guidelines. Follow these recommendations this holiday season to avoid tooth decay, gingivitis and bad breath. Buy a New Toothbrush Before the Holidays The holidays are a great time to buy a new toothbrush to remove food debris from your mouth to avoid developing cavities from sugary