It’s not uncommon to have a root canal once in your life. However, the procedure itself has a reputation for being painful even days after it has been performed. By now you are probably already aware of what happens during the procedure but have you wondered what happens afterward and what post-treatment care is like?…
Read MoreWe hope you never find yourself in this situation, but just in case, here are four toothpaste alternatives when the real thing is not within reach. Have you ever been in this scenario? You squeeze down the very last ounce of toothpaste from the tube and the next morning you go to the bathroom to…
Read MoreIf you absolutely need to pull a toddler’s loose teeth out, there are ways you can do it to minimize the pain. You’ve probably wondered about this more than once – what should you do when the time comes to pulling your child’s loose teeth? At Celebrity Smiles & General Dentistry, Westmont, we compiled a…
Read MoreSometimes you just really need to know how to control and prevent gag reflex. The gag reflex is a perfectly normal thing. It is in fact your body’s way of protecting you from choking on things. It occurs when you put any foreign thing in your mouth and when the throat naturally contracts when the…
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