Anderson Dental Center Blog

Comparing health insurance to dental insurance can be a little like comparing apples to oranges. Sure, they’re both fruit, but the similarities pretty much end there. If you’ve ever wondered why these plans are so different from each other, here are a few key reasons.

One of the main reasons you are likely to choose ClearCorrect aligners is because they’re clear, and thus harder for people to detect that you’re wearing them. But what happens if during treatment they start to become discolored? After all, even a slight change in tint can make your teeth look dirty or stained.

Here’s what could be causing your aligners to get dull, and what you can do to prevent it.

In movies and cartoons, root canals are often portrayed as dreadful and agonizing. While these portrayals can certainly be quite funny, they are not representative of the truth. Root canal treatments are used to eliminate the source of severe toothaches so that people can comfortably get back to their everyday lives. While you may experience some soreness in the days following, it should fade with time and will be much more bearable than the pain of a toothache. Here’s how you can manage the gradually fading soreness you may experience after a root canal.

If you ever had a severely decayed or damaged tooth, it’s likely that your dentist performed a root canal to repair and restore it. Although in most cases this procedure only needs to be completed one time, in some cases you may need to have it repeated. If you’ve found out you need a second root canal on the same tooth, it’s natural to wonder whether the treatment is truly necessary. Keep reading to learn more about why this happens so you can set your mind at ease!

A root canal is often seen as a daunting procedure, which is why many patients procrastinate when needing treatment. However, delaying a root canal is never a good idea as it can have severe consequences. If you want to learn why putting off your treatment could spell dental disaster, continue reading.

No one ever expects a dental emergency to interrupt their day, but it’s not an uncommon situation. 1 in 6 Americans experience a dental emergency every year. It might surprise you to learn that not all results from accidents or trauma. Here are 6 tips to help you avoid dental emergencies.

(more…)

While dentistry is dedicated to helping people maintain healthy teeth, it is sometimes necessary for dentists to remove one tooth to protect the health of the rest of the mouth. While people are understandably hesitant about having a tooth removed, doing so can spare many patients a great deal of pain, expense, and future illness. Here are a few reasons why tooth extraction may be necessary.

Though your dentist will always try to save your teeth if at all possible, sometimes an extraction is necessary. Whether you took a fall and broke your tooth, or you have one with too much decay to be repaired, removing it is the only recourse in certain situations. While it’s natural to feel nervous about having a pearly white pulled, there are a few things you can do to help you through it. Keep reading to learn 4 tips to put you at ease for your extraction.

Ensuring proper healing after a tooth extraction involves preventing the occurrence of a dry socket. This complication arises when the blood clot in the tooth socket is dislodged, leaving the underlying nerve endings and bone exposed. In addition to causing pain, a dry socket can lead to delays in the healing process. Read on for insights into five warning signs of developing a dry socket, along with four crucial tips for prevention and how your dentist can offer assistance.

The journey to a straighter smile often involves orthodontic treatment, which can leave a lasting, positive impact on oral health and beauty, as well as self-confidence. But one common question that pops up for patients considering orthodontic treatment is whether or not dental insurance covers these procedures; after all, who doesn’t want to affordably straighten their pearly whites? Keep reading to learn a little more about dental insurance and orthodontics, and why you shouldn’t wait to get your child braces, for your wallet’s sake!