Did you suddenly get a toothache and you're not sure why? If so, you may want to schedule an appointment with your dentist so they can tell you if it is a reason to be concerned. Until you can get to your appointment, it will help to try some home remedies to see if you can relieve the pain. Here are four all natural remedies for those people that don't want to go straight to using drugs.

When your regular dentist's office is closed and you're faced with a dental problem, you may have only a couple options. Your dentist may have an emergency line you can call if you need help right away, but that's often a more expensive option than a regular visit. The other option is to visit an emergency room or instacare facility, which is guaranteed to be expensive. So, how do you know what's a dental emergency that needs attention right away and what can wait?

Clear aligner trays, such as Invisalign, are a nice alternative for braces when you're an adult. They're discreet and convenient while improving the alignment of your teeth so you have a prettier smile. If you're thinking about getting the trays, you may be wondering what to expect with how they're made and how you wear them. Here's a quick overview of the process. Your Mouth Is Scanned Your dentist will examine your teeth first to make sure aligner trays are the right for your teeth.

Dental implants are an excellent and mostly permanent way of perfecting your smile. However, there are cheaper implants that may not last as long as the more costly implants. Other issues have been known to occur with cheaper implants too. If you want to help your dental implants last longer and continue to look their best, here are some ways you can do that. Go Porcelain! Dental porcelain is tough. It is very durable, which is important to anyone who does not want to replace implant crowns for a very long time.

Now that you're on the market for a new family dentist, you'll have to compare your options and decide who you want to work with in the coming years. Here are a few things to consider when choosing a new dentist for your family. 1. Experience With Kids  Just because a dentist accepts patients of all ages doesn't mean that they have the experience and personality needed to make young children feel comfortable and safe while getting check-ups or when having fillings put in.

When you think about your dentist, your mind probably goes to things like fillings, root canals, and cleanings. It probably won't go to Botox injections. However, quite a few dentists are now adding Botox injections to the list of services that they can provide for their patients. After all, Botox isn't just for removing wrinkles and tightening aging skin. In fact, Botox services have a wide variety of health benefits that you might not have thought about.

Dentists typically recommend that children get dental x-rays as part of their full check-up exam and cleaning. If you think your child doesn't need them because they take excellent care of their teeth, it might surprise you to learn that even with impeccable dental hygiene, your child still needs x-rays. Here are the three dental conditions that x-rays can catch that might otherwise go unnoticed until it's too late to correct.