Connection Dentistry Raleigh Blog

No one ever expects to need an emergency dentist, but it’s not an uncommon situation. 1 in 6 Americans will experience a dental emergency this year. Whether you’ve had a tooth knocked out, something is caught in your teeth, or you lost a crown, time is of the utmost importance. Here’s how to find an emergency dentist in a hurry. 

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As a parent, your child is the center of your world. You do everything for them from giving them good food to making sure their teeth are taken care of. However, it’s getting harder to distinguish fact from fiction as more parents turn to the internet to answer their questions. Many myths about caring for your child’s dental hygiene have sprung up as a result.

Use this blog to cut through the noise and get real dentist-approved responses to these common kid-centric dental health myths.

Participating in sports and physical activities offers many physical and mental benefits, but it also comes with potential risks, including dental injuries. Athletes, both amateur and professional, often face dental emergencies that can be painful and require immediate attention.

If you’re curious about what dental injuries athletes face most often, continue reading. This guide will explore the three most common dental emergencies and provide information about first-aid actions you can take until you see a dentist.

Dentists are the unsung heroes of oral health, diligently working to ensure that our teeth remain as healthy, bright, and beautiful as possible. But did you know that their expertise extends far beyond just cleaning and fixing teeth? They also know quite a bit about how to maintain a safe and hygienic environment inside the mouth—and this includes knowing what objects to never put near their pearly whites! Continue reading below to learn a little more about a few of the things your dentist thinks you should never consume or stick inside your mouth, to avoid an unexpected and unpleasant dental injury!

One of the main reasons why dentists are important is that it can be a little bit difficult to determine what kinds of oral health problems you could be dealing with by feeling alone. For example, if you’ve noticed that your teeth feel a little bit rough when you run your teeth over them, there are a few reasons that could be.

While a dentist would be able to tell you more about what could be affecting your teeth, here are a few reasons you may have noticed a rough feeling on your teeth.