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Halloween is just a few days away, and choosing what type of trick or treat you’ll hand out is an important thing to do if you haven’t already! This year, communities are widely taking part in the Teal Pumpkin Halloween Project, an effort put forth by FARE, or Food Allergy Research & Education. Learn more about what it means to take part in this project and how you can help children with food allergies have a safer, more fun Halloween this year.

You know it was time to get those wisdom teeth removed, but good grief now your mouth is pretty sore! You decide to meet your buddies at the bar to watch the game with some beers to dull the pain, no big deal, right? The truth is that drinking alcohol after a tooth extraction can delay your healing time.

Read on to learn about tooth extractions, find out how long you’re going to need to pass on that drink, and why it’s going to pay off in the long run! 

One of the last things a dentist will recommend is pulling a tooth. That’s because dental preservation is always a priority. However, there are some situations that warrant having a tooth pulled. As you continue reading, you’ll discover the benefits of tooth extraction.

After your routine exam, your dentist informs you that you need either a dental crown or filling. Now, you might have a few questions about the two restorative services. Are they interchangeable? Are they used for the same purpose? It may surprise you to learn that while they’re both considered restorative treatments, they each serve a unique purpose. Read along as we discuss the differences between a crown and a filling.   

More than 90% of adults in the U.S. have had at least one cavity, making fillings one of the most common dental treatments. Today’s fillings are made from materials that are more lifelike and healthier than traditional metal fillings. They’re even just as durable! With that being said, no filling is designed to last forever. In fact, a broken filling might lead to dental infection, pain, further decay, and even tooth loss. You can prevent all of that by watching out for these six signs that you need to replace dental fillings.