CP Family Dentistry Blog

Congratulations! Your troublesome tooth has been extracted – or is soon to be extracted. A discomfort-free life is just around the corner; you have just one last hurdle to jump over: recovery. Tooth extraction recoveries aren’t any more involved than post-op care for your typical dental procedure, but it does mean going on a soft food diet.

Without the option of eating tough meat or crunchy veggies, some patients struggle to find foods that keep them full throughout the day. If you tend to have a Herculean appetite, especially when you’re resting, keep reading. Your stomach will appreciate these meal ideas!

Have you noticed an unpleasant taste or odor lingering in your mouth that you can’t seem to brush or rinse away? Whether the flavor is salty, metallic, or simply rancid, you should contact your dentist for an emergency appointment as soon as possible. There are several potential causes, and though some are more urgent than others, you’ll need your provider’s help to determine what’s happening. Then, they’ll work with you to devise a personalized treatment plan based on your unique circumstances to safeguard your smile.

Continue reading to learn more about three possible reasons for the taste in your mouth and what you can do about them!

Although we tend to associate orthodontics with teenagers, plenty of adults need help straightening their smiles, too. That said, bulky metal brackets can interfere with your daily work life, so you might think it’s too late for you to upgrade your grin.

Thankfully, your dentist can provide a more discreet alternative with SureSmile clear aligners. These transparent, plastic trays fit snuggly over your teeth to gently shift them to their ideal positions. If you’re worried that your age will impact their efficacy, keep reading to learn three reasons you can set your concerns aside!

In the 1970s, Ophthalmologist Dr. Alan Scott experimented with botulinum toxin as a treatment for eye impairments. In 1978, he successfully used it to treat a patient’s eye muscles after surgery for retinal detachment. Since then, these BOTOX injections have been used for medical and aesthetic purposes, but many people have wrong ideas of how they work. Here’s a brief guide to a few popular falsehoods about BOTOX as well as the truths they conceal.

Summer is here again, and that means many people will be in parks or their backyards grilling up some tasty fare. Unfortunately, people with missing teeth or traditional dental restorations like dentures or dental bridges can have much difficulty enjoying many of the delicious foods off the grill. Here’s how dental implants can help you enjoy all the seasonal foods of summer so that you can get the most out of any given cookout.

It can come as a surprise if you learn during a routine checkup that you need an emergency root canal. You may know that they’re often required to address toothaches, but if you have felt fine then you might wonder if the procedure is really necessary.

If you’re concerned that your dentist recommended a treatment that you don’t need, then you can set your mind at ease. It’s possible that your pearly white was decayed or damaged tooth and simply didn’t present with the usual pain. A root canal allows your provider to remove the infected materials and preserve its functionality.

Continue reading to learn 3 additional symptoms that indicate that your tooth needs to be repaired and protected!

At some point, you might get a toothache, which can range from a small ache due to a cavity to more serious pain. While some toothaches can be fixed easily with a filling, others might mean there’s a bigger problem. But can ignoring these serious toothaches ever be dangerous enough to be life-threatening? Let’s look into whether toothaches can cause serious problems and how your dentist can help fix them.

Brushing and flossing are your first lines of defense against preventable oral health issues, like cavities and gum disease. No matter how well you brush and floss, you should still see your dentist every 6 months for a cleaning and checkup. Here are a few tips to make your next dental checkup easier for both you and your dentist.

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Dentures are an extremely popular option for replacing multiple missing teeth at once. In fact, it’s estimated that they’re worn by about 90% of Americans who are missing all of their teeth. But despite being so well-known, there are a lot of myths surrounding dentures. Below, you can find a list of 5 all-too-common denture misconceptions and discover the truths behind them.

Have you been thinking of improving your smile with cosmetic dentistry? Porcelain veneers might be just what you need. These thin shells, made from dental-grade porcelain, are an incredibly common way to improve your beam since they discreetly cover the front of your teeth, hiding imperfections and boosting your smile’s appearance. Before you decide on this treatment, read on to learn five interesting facts about veneers.