If a tooth has been knocked loose, stay calm and avoid touching or wiggling it. Bite gently on a clean piece of gauze to hold it steady, and see a dentist the same day if you can. Below, we cover first aid, the warning signs that need urgent care, what a dental exam...
Rinse your mouth gently with warm water, avoid chewing on that tooth, and keep any fragment you can find in a clean container. Call your dentist to arrange an assessment as soon as you can. If you have severe pain, swelling, fever, pus, or trouble breathing or...
Protect the blood clot and avoid suction or trauma. That single approach reduces your risk of dry socket more than any other step you can take. Don’t smoke, skip the straw, avoid spitting, keep your mouth clean gently, and ask your dentist whether a chlorhexidine...
Composite veneers typically last around 5 to 7 years before needing repair or replacement, while ceramic veneers (feldspathic, lithium disilicate and zirconia) commonly reach 10 to 15 years or more. The single biggest factor in that range is whether your veneer bonds...
Most small chips are repaired with bonding or a filling, done in a single visit. Larger breaks often need a crown, veneer or root canal, and severe damage may mean extraction and replacement. Whatever the size of the chip, the safest first step is simple: save any...
A persistent salty, bitter or foul taste often points to a tooth infection or a draining dental abscess, especially when it sits on one side of your mouth. If the taste is new, keeps coming back, or comes with pain, swelling or fever, we recommend booking a dental...
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