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Quick answer: The foods that are hardest on teeth are sugary treats, sticky snacks like dried fruit and caramel, acidic foods and drinks, starchy chips and crackers, soda, alcohol, and hard candy or ice. You don't have to give them up completely. Eat them with meals, rinse with water after, and brush twice a day. Your teeth, while quite sturdy, are not invincible. The foods and beverages you consume play a significant role in your teeth’s health and longevity. From the tempti

Have you ever had a sinus toothache? If you have, you know how uncomfortable, distracting and painful they can be. Fortunately, tooth pain caused by sinus pressure or pain can usually be relieved significantly with proper at-home care. *Note: If you are suffering from extreme tooth pain of any kind, or tooth pain that lasts for more than 12-18 hours, please visit your dentist as soon as possible so that they can determine and treat the root cause before the condition worsens.

Here at Weekend Emergency Dental, we’ve seen it all – and that includes people who have caused permanent damage to their gums or teeth by using electric toothbrushes incorrectly. A surprising number of people don’t use electric toothbrushes properly, and we’re here to help people learn the correct, safe way to use your electric toothbrush. Common Mistakes Here are a few common mistakes we see people make when using electric toothbrushes: Not brushing for long enough. Just lik

Oral thrush, or oropharyngeal candidiasis, is a fungal infection in the mouth caused by a yeast called Candida. Some amounts of Candida naturally occurs on or in places like the skin, mouth, throat, digestive tract, and vagina. However, changes or imbalances in these environments can sometimes cause Candida to multiply, resulting in infection. In the mouth, candidiasis usually presents as white-ish, raised, patchy lesions on the tongue, inside cheeks or throat. Below, we’ll d

Habitual teeth grinding, aka bruxism, wears down teeth over time and greatly increases your risk of damaged teeth and gums. Sleep bruxism is more common than awake bruxism, but often goes unnoticed unless alerted by a partner. If you think you may have bruxism, the first step is to visit the dentist for a proper diagnosis, as well as prevention and treatment options. How is Bruxism Diagnosed? During a dental exam, one of the many things your dentist checks for is signs of abn