by toryhilldental | Mar 11, 2017 | General Dentistry, Oral Health, Whitening
There are many American folklore heroes in our book of tall tales, but there is one hero that sticks out because his contribution to the fabric of America is still apparent today – Johnny Appleseed. Born as John Chapman, Johnny Appleseed was single-handedly...
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 | Dec 13, 2016 | General Dentistry, Oral Health
With the holidays in full swing, we are busier than normal. Decorating, shopping, and holiday parties keep us so busy that it’s easy for things to fall to the wayside. One thing that can easily be forgotten but needs to keep in check is our dental health. We are...
by toryhilldental | Jun 20, 2015 | General Dentistry, Oral Health
The typical adult has 32 teeth – a set of hard, bony enamel-coated structures in the jaws of most vertebrates, used for biting and chewing. But, what IS a tooth? The visible surface of the tooth is known as enamel. A hard, mineral surface, the enamel is typically...