John White DDS

Did you know that an estimated 36% of the U.S. population experiences anxiety around dental visits? Unfortunately, if this fear is extreme, you might avoid smile-saving procedures or even routine visits, which can harm your grin.

Thankfully, your dentist has many ways to soothe your frayed nerves so you can receive the care you need to protect and preserve your oral health, like offering multiple forms of sedation. However, you might be surprised to learn that they may have also intentionally decorated their office in a way that puts your mind at ease. Continue reading to learn more about how their artistic decisions can help you feel calm!

It’s hard not to love Thanksgiving. Few things can beat a home-cooked meal and falling asleep to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade or The National Dog Show. Unfortunately, many of the cozy favorites served during this holiday pose dangers for your oral health. Acidic cranberry sauce and sodas can wear down enamel, stuffing starches contribute to bacteria growth, as do sugary pies…even a glass of wine could stain your smile.

Thankfully, November doesn’t have to end on an unhappy note for your teeth! Follow these tips, and you’ll help your oral health survive Thanksgiving dinner.

Sometimes tooth extraction is unavoidable due to significant injury or advanced decay. Replacing the lost tooth is vital to maintaining your smile and avoiding potential complications. Among the various replacement options, dental implants are highly recommended for their durability and natural look. If you’re considering dental implants after an extraction, knowing the proper waiting period is key. Keep reading to find out more.

Fear is an emotion that everyone experiences throughout their lives; whether it’s rollercoasters, snakes, scary movies, or something else entirely, it’s normal to occasionally feel a pang of fear or anxiety when we encounter something we don’t like. However, just because something’s common doesn’t mean it’s always easy to deal with, and patients with dental-related anxiety often have a pretty tough time whenever they need to see their dentist. Luckily, sedation dentistry can help with these situations – and numerous others! Here’s more about IV sedation, one of the most effective forms of dental sedation.

As you get ready for a first date, you are anxious to make a good impression with this special person. You style your hair just right, pick the perfect outfit, and apply products that give you an appealing smell. Before heading out the door, however, you worry about how your breath smells. One whiff of stinky air emanating from your mouth could prevent your date from getting close to you.

If you want to avoid this on your romantic outing and to celebrate National Fresh Breath Day on August 6, you’ll need to understand where bad breath comes from and how to stop it from interfering with your life.

You’re missing a tooth. A back tooth. No one can see it, so you might be thinking there’s no point in filling the gap with something like a dental implant. Out of sight out of mind, right?

Let’s pretend for a moment that your mouth is a stage. Would you ever say something like that to the backstage crew? No! The front-of-house actors might see all the action and be who people recognize, but the backstage is the backbone of the performance. Without them you have no props, no mechanics, no pizzaz! Everything would fall apart. Well, your back teeth aren’t that much different!

Skeptical? Keep reading to learn more about the consequences of not replacing a back tooth.

If you’ve been to the dentist in the past century, chances are you’ve heard them say, “We need to take some X-rays” more than a few times. But have you ever wondered why? What do X-rays typically reveal, and how does your dentist use them to support your dental health? Continue reading to learn more about X-ray technology and why it’s so invaluable to your treatment.

Most are familiar with the sensation of getting food stuck in their teeth. Those pesky morsels can be surprisingly resilient, taking time away from your date as you furiously try to floss them out or – worse! – creating embarrassment as your plus one takes note and gives you the awkward news. However, a quirky first impression isn’t the only thing at risk. Stubborn foods can cause serious harm to oral health if not removed properly.

Sedation dentistry has long been hailed as a boon for individuals grappling with dental anxiety. However, its benefits extend far beyond calming nerves. In recent years, dentists have increasingly embraced sedation techniques for various purposes beyond alleviating anxiety. Let’s delve into the versatile applications of sedation dentistry that go beyond merely soothing fearful patients.

Good oral health is important by itself, of course, but the effect it can have on the rest of your body should not be overlooked. In particular, keeping your mouth healthy can go a long way toward helping you maintain a strong immune system. Your dentist is here with a brief look at how taking good care of your smile can ultimately improve your body’s ability to protect itself from the various viruses that can cause illness.