Castlebury Dental Blog

For years, mouthguards were used in contact sports like football, boxing and hockey, but seldom in other sports. That has begun to change in recent years, a change welcomed by the American Dental Association.

If you need a root canal, it is best to get the procedure done right away and not allow the problem to get worse by putting it off.

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 comes out?

The following issues may indicate you should consider wisdom teeth removal: Damage to Other Teeth, Jaw Damage, Sinus Problems, Inflamed Gums, Cavities, and Alignment. Here's how to quickly heal after having your wisdom teeth removed.

Crown lengthening is a surgical procedure in which gum tissue and sometimes bone is removed to expose more of a tooth. Here's why you might need it and how it's performed:

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.

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.

When you are sick with the cold or the flu, your entire body may feel sore, including your teeth. Is it just a phase in your cold or something more serious?

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.

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!