Patient guides
Plain answers to the questions patients ask us every week — gum health, toothaches, root canals, crowns, dentures and costs. Every guide is reviewed by one of our dentists.
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When to seek emergency dental care and when it’s safe to wait
Read the guide →: When to seek emergency dental care and when it’s safe to waitNot every dental problem needs care today. Here’s how to tell an emergency from something that can wait, and when the ER…
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Senior dentistry: what your smile needs as you get older
Read the guide →: Senior dentistry: what your smile needs as you get olderDry mouth, root cavities and gum disease become more common with age. Here is what to watch for and how to pay…
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Oral cancer screening cost: what you’re paying for and why it matters
Read the guide →: Oral cancer screening cost: what you’re paying for and why it mattersAn oral cancer screening is a short exam of your mouth, head and neck. Here is what it involves, what affects cost…
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When emergency tooth extractions are necessary and what happens next
Read the guide →: When emergency tooth extractions are necessary and what happens nextWhen a tooth cannot be saved, removing it stops the pain and infection. Here is what the visit, recovery and next steps…
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What determines the cost of scaling and root planing?
Read the guide →: What determines the cost of scaling and root planing?Deep cleaning is priced by section of the mouth, so cost depends on how much gum disease you have. Here is what…
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5 warning signs of oral tumors you shouldn’t ignore
Read the guide →: 5 warning signs of oral tumors you shouldn’t ignoreMost mouth changes are harmless, but a few deserve a prompt exam. Here are five warning signs of oral tumors and what…
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5 benefits of scaling and root planing for your gums and teeth
Read the guide →: 5 benefits of scaling and root planing for your gums and teethScaling and root planing treats gum disease below the gumline. Here are five real benefits and what the visit is like.
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How to fix an early cavity before it gets worse
Read the guide →: How to fix an early cavity before it gets worseEarly cavities start as chalky white spots that can often be reversed. Learn what helps and when a filling becomes the fix.
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Tooth contouring vs. bonding: are they the same?
Read the guide →: Tooth contouring vs. bonding: are they the same?Contouring takes a little enamel away; bonding adds tooth-colored resin. Here is how they differ and which one fits your smile.
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Can yellow teeth be whitened? What works and what doesn’t
Read the guide →: Can yellow teeth be whitened? What works and what doesn’tMost yellowing from food, drinks and age lightens with peroxide whitening. Here is which stains respond, which don’t, and what to try…
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