John White DDS

April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, a time to shed light on a serious condition that often goes unnoticed. While many people think of cancer in terms of more common areas like the lungs or skin, oral cancer affects thousands of Americans each year. And unfortunately, it’s often diagnosed far too late. But there is good news. A quick screening from your dentist is all it takes to potentially catch it early, drastically increasing the effectiveness of your treatment. Keep reading to learn how.

Fear is an incredibly powerful emotion. It can overwhelm confidence and throw out logic and reasoning, leading you to avoid things you may know are good for you. One common fear for many people is going to the dentist or getting dental work done because of the anticipated pain, loss of control, needles, and even the office environment itself.

Even if you grasp the proven, impressive benefits of working with a dentist regularly, you may still hesitate to have these visits and receive necessary treatment, but why? What can cause or exacerbate this fear? How can you overcome your fear and have a strong smile? Read on to find out!

If you have a toothache that gets worse just as you’re getting nice and cozy in bed, you’re not imagining things! This is actually a well-known effect of some toothaches, and your dentist won’t look at you like you’re crazy when you mention it. To get a better understanding of what’s triggering your nighttime oral aches and how to relieve your pain, keep reading.

The new year is a time for progress and change, but poor oral health can cause much stress and discomfort. Luckily, resolving to improve your hygiene, chewing, and eating habits can set you up for many decades with a gorgeous smile full of healthy teeth. Here are a few new year’s resolutions to make to improve your oral health and enhance the beauty of your grin.

Did you know that an estimated 36% of the U.S. population experiences anxiety around dental visits? Unfortunately, if this fear is extreme, you might avoid smile-saving procedures or even routine visits, which can harm your grin.

Thankfully, your dentist has many ways to soothe your frayed nerves so you can receive the care you need to protect and preserve your oral health, like offering multiple forms of sedation. However, you might be surprised to learn that they may have also intentionally decorated their office in a way that puts your mind at ease. Continue reading to learn more about how their artistic decisions can help you feel calm!

It’s hard not to love Thanksgiving. Few things can beat a home-cooked meal and falling asleep to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade or The National Dog Show. Unfortunately, many of the cozy favorites served during this holiday pose dangers for your oral health. Acidic cranberry sauce and sodas can wear down enamel, stuffing starches contribute to bacteria growth, as do sugary pies…even a glass of wine could stain your smile.

Thankfully, November doesn’t have to end on an unhappy note for your teeth! Follow these tips, and you’ll help your oral health survive Thanksgiving dinner.

Sometimes tooth extraction is unavoidable due to significant injury or advanced decay. Replacing the lost tooth is vital to maintaining your smile and avoiding potential complications. Among the various replacement options, dental implants are highly recommended for their durability and natural look. If you’re considering dental implants after an extraction, knowing the proper waiting period is key. Keep reading to find out more.

Fear is an emotion that everyone experiences throughout their lives; whether it’s rollercoasters, snakes, scary movies, or something else entirely, it’s normal to occasionally feel a pang of fear or anxiety when we encounter something we don’t like. However, just because something’s common doesn’t mean it’s always easy to deal with, and patients with dental-related anxiety often have a pretty tough time whenever they need to see their dentist. Luckily, sedation dentistry can help with these situations – and numerous others! Here’s more about IV sedation, one of the most effective forms of dental sedation.

As you get ready for a first date, you are anxious to make a good impression with this special person. You style your hair just right, pick the perfect outfit, and apply products that give you an appealing smell. Before heading out the door, however, you worry about how your breath smells. One whiff of stinky air emanating from your mouth could prevent your date from getting close to you.

If you want to avoid this on your romantic outing and to celebrate National Fresh Breath Day on August 6, you’ll need to understand where bad breath comes from and how to stop it from interfering with your life.

You’re missing a tooth. A back tooth. No one can see it, so you might be thinking there’s no point in filling the gap with something like a dental implant. Out of sight out of mind, right?

Let’s pretend for a moment that your mouth is a stage. Would you ever say something like that to the backstage crew? No! The front-of-house actors might see all the action and be who people recognize, but the backstage is the backbone of the performance. Without them you have no props, no mechanics, no pizzaz! Everything would fall apart. Well, your back teeth aren’t that much different!

Skeptical? Keep reading to learn more about the consequences of not replacing a back tooth.