Palm Dental Professionals Blog

Even if you consistently brush and floss your teeth twice daily to prevent dental problems, it’s still possible to have an emergency. For instance, you could develop a cavity somewhere difficult to see or access, resulting in a toothache. If you’re lucky, your troublesome tooth will make itself known during the day when you can call your dentist and ask for help.

However, many patients face pain or other problems at night when their provider’s office is closed. Unless your condition is life-threatening, you’ll probably have to wait until the morning to get help. Unfortunately, dental discomfort can keep you from a quality night’s rest. If you’re struggling to sleep with your toothache, read on to learn 4 tips to get you through!

Since dentures aren’t “real” teeth, you may think it’s no big deal if they break. A fracture in your prosthetics won’t harm your smile, right? You can just keep using them until you find time for a fix. However, the truth is that broken dentures are a dental emergency; they threaten oral health. Patients should see a dentist quickly if a break happens. As for the specifics, read on and learn the details from your Jupiter dental practice.