by toryhilldental | May 14, 2019 | Restorative Dentistry
While most patients know the danger that cavities pose to their teeth, they often don’t consider the important role that gums play in their overall oral health. The truth is that the health of your gums affects the health of your teeth—and perhaps the health of your...
by toryhilldental | Oct 19, 2017 | General Dentistry, Oral Health
Did you know that October is not only home to Halloween but also National Dental Hygiene Month? It’s true – the sugariest holiday on the calendar is also the month we should focus on our dental health and how we can improve our daily dental routines. Sure, we know the...
by toryhilldental | Jan 21, 2017 | General Dentistry, Oral Health, Restorative Dentistry, Sensitive Teeth, Tooth Pain
A root canal is a painful dental emergency that occurs for a lot of different reasons. And just like the reasons, there are lots of different symptoms that can signal you to make a dental appointment. So, if you find that your smile has been affected by any of these...
by toryhilldental | Nov 15, 2016 | General Dentistry, Oral Cancer, Oral Health, Uncategorized, Whitening
We all love a good tip to improve our health, but there are so many out there proven false that it’s difficult to weed out truth from myth. Trends will come and go but the good ones will stick around for eons. One of the latest trends has been oil pulling. Oil pulling...
by toryhilldental | Feb 23, 2016 | General Dentistry
Prophylaxis and periodontal maintenance are procedures with notable differences that have to be fully understood first in order to make a proper choice. Failing to understand what each procedure brings to the table can lead to less than desirable treatment results. If...
