How to relieve a toothache Dr. Holloway recommends that when in doubt, seek your dentist out! Often times, once a tooth hurts, it is too late to have minimal or no treatment at all. If there is only sensitivity when eating or drinking cold foods and drinks, waiting to see if it subsides is perfectly reasonable. If the pain is…

One in four people are affected by Dry Mouth. That is 25 percent of the population! Dry mouth, or “cottonmouth” as it is commonly nicknamed, occurs when your body doesn’t produce enough saliva. There are three main categories of patients who experience dry mouth: Patients who are on multiple prescription drugs (Polypharmacy) Cancer patients Patients who have Sjogren’s Syndrome In…

Alleviating Tooth Sensitivity People often struggle with sensitive teeth. The sensitivity can be triggered by drinking cold liquids, eating certain foods, or just because. There are many reasons and causes for sensitive teeth ranging anywhere from tooth decay, misaligned teeth (maloclussion), or even gum recession. Gum Recession and Sensitive Teeth Gum recession is when your gum tissues no longer cover…

Top 3 Doctor Recommended Toothpastes With all the whitening, strengthening, sensitive, tarter-fighting, 12-hour fresh, promises out there on countless brands and types of toothpaste, it is hard to determine which toothpastes are right for your dental needs. Not to mention which toothpastes hold up to all their marketing promises. Additionally, there are several toothpastes that I highly recommend that are…