Edgewood Dental Blog

With tax season here, you may have recently received a financial windfall in the form of a tax refund. These sudden cash infusions can be quite helpful, especially when you’re looking to save money on rent or bills for the month. But did you ever stop to think how a tax refund can benefit your oral health? Not only can it be useful for basic preventive services like exams and cleanings, but it can reduce the chances that you’ll experience a larger dental issue (or emergency) later in life. Read on to learn how!

You’ve just finished brushing, and you pause to admire your smile in the bathroom mirror. Your teeth are white and resplendent, and your gums are vibrantly pink—but a dental crown covering one of your molars catches your attention. Something seems off, and upon further inspection, you notice that a thin black line has formed around the bottom of your crown. You check your other crowns and notice the same imperfection. You have no earthly idea what these lines are or why they’re there, and you begin to feel a little anxious. But there’s nothing to worry about; here’s what’s going on.

Dental insurance benefits are meant to not only make dental treatments more affordable, but more predictable, especially when it comes to preventive services that protect your long-term oral health. Unfortunately, the average American only receives about $323 worth of dental treatment every year, despite typical plans holding annual maximums as high as $1,250. That means hundreds of dollars’ worth of benefits go unused. To learn why you should set up a dental visit now and how to make sure you’re getting the most out of the benefits you paid for, keep reading!

For many children, the scariest part of Halloween tends to be the witches and ghosts. For parents, however, wondering what type of candy and how much of it their kids are eating is what sends shivers down their spine.

There are certain varieties of candy you want your child to avoid so they don’t end up with a mouth full of cavities after Halloween.

Read on to learn about some name-brand candies that are bad news for a child’s oral health, as well as some specific candies that are at least the lesser of two evils for their teeth.

Did you know that a whopping 90% of Americans have had at least one cavity by their 21^st birthday? Yikes! While a solid at-home oral hygiene routine and biannual visits to the dentist can make all the difference in your child’s oral health, it’s important to also consider their diet, especially during back-to-school season. After all, whatever your child eats during lunch will sit on their teeth until they brush that evening. With this in mind, keep reading to learn a few school lunches your child should avoid as well as some mouth-healthy alternatives.

The snow is melting, the temperature is rising, and the flowers are blooming – it must be springtime! While the warmer weather is always welcomed, there is one downside: allergy season. During this time of year, allergens, like pollen and animal dander, become airborne, causing those with allergies to experience itchy eyes, sinus pressure, and a runny nose. Unfortunately, symptoms like these aren’t just annoying; they can take a toll on your oral health as well. Keep reading to learn how to protect your smile!

Whether you are struggling with a chipped tooth, permanent discoloration, or slight misalignment, there is one cosmetic dentistry treatment that can leave all of these dental flaws in the past: veneers. These thin shells of porcelain are the secret to the picture-perfect smiles of celebrities like Hilary Duff and Miley Cyrus. While the 10+ year lifespan, lifelike appearance, and incredible durability continue to make them a popular smile-enhancing solution year after year, many patients have one important question on their mind: Will my diet change if I get veneers? Here’s the answer!