Told you might need a bone graft before your implant? It's a common part of implant dentistry and doesn't mean anything went wrong. It usually means the area where the implant needs to go doesn't currently have enough bone volume or the right anatomy to provide a stable foundation. Sometimes the graft is completed months [...]
Key Takeaways Pain and swelling are usually most noticeable during the first few days and may peak around day 3 or 4 before improving. Soft foods are generally recommended for the first 3 to 5 days, with a gradual return to firmer foods as comfort allows. AAOMS estimates dry socket occurs after approximately 4% of [...]
Key Takeaways Mild tooth tenderness and jaw soreness can be normal for the first few days and should gradually improve. Root canal treatment has a success rate of more than 90% when the tooth is properly restored and cared for afterward. Most people can return to normal daily activities quickly, although Cornerstone Dentistry recommends taking [...]
Dental X-rays get glanced at on a monitor and explained in about ten seconds flat, which isn't much time to understand what you're actually looking at. Different types of dental X-rays answer different questions, from finding decay between teeth to evaluating roots, wisdom teeth, bone, or potential implant sites. Here's what each type shows, how [...]
If you've walked down the toothpaste aisle recently, you've probably noticed a growing number of products advertising hydroxyapatite instead of fluoride. Some claim it's a safer alternative. Others suggest it's more natural. Some even market it as superior to fluoride for preventing cavities. For many parents in Anderson and throughout South Carolina, this creates a [...]
For many families in Anderson, wisdom teeth removal is one of those dental expenses that seems to arrive all at once. A teenager finishes a routine dental visit and suddenly hears: "Your wisdom teeth should probably come out." The next question is almost always: "How much is this going to cost?" Whether you're a parent [...]
Most cavities don’t start as emergencies. In fact, many patients in Anderson come into our office surprised to learn they even have one. There’s no severe pain. No swelling. No obvious hole in the tooth. Does your crown feel off? Learn why a crown can feel weird when you bite down and how it's fixed. [...]
If you've been thinking about whitening your teeth, there's a good chance you've wondered about one thing more than anything else: "Will it make my teeth sensitive?" It's one of the most common questions we hear from patients considering cosmetic whitening. And for good reason. Many people have tried Crest White Strips or another over-the-counter [...]
If you've been putting off a dental appointment for months—or even years—you're far from alone. Feeling emotional after a procedure is common. Here's what to know about emotional recovery after a tooth extraction. Every week, we meet patients in Anderson who know they should schedule a visit but keep finding reasons not to. Sometimes it's [...]
If you grew up in South Carolina, sweet tea is probably not just a drink. It is: family dinners church gatherings summer cookouts front porch conversations restaurants automatically refilling your glass and honestly, part of the culture In Anderson and across Upstate South Carolina, many people drink sweet tea every single day — sometimes multiple [...]
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