At our dental office, we love answering questions from our patients. Some of the most common questions are linked to common misconceptions, like “mouth taping is dangerous”, and “you won’t get cavities if you avoid eating candy”. Yes, we know that there can be a blurry line between truth and fiction [...]
Do you notice any of the following issues with your smile: Teeth with rough or sharp edges Small chips missing from a tooth Vertical “lines” appearing on your teeth Morning headaches or jaw pain These may all be signs of tooth grinding, chipped teeth, or cracked teeth. But the question remains, “How [...]
Missing teeth might seem like a problem of the past — something we only had to deal with when gaining our permanent teeth as children, or after taking a basketball ball to the mouth during a pickup game in college. However, missing teeth in adults are more common than most think. [...]
Have you ever caught yourself grinding or clenching your teeth during the day? Maybe after a particularly stressful meeting at work, or after you stubbed your toe on your door frame in the dark? Perhaps you’ve had a partner or spouse complain to you that your teeth grinding woke them up [...]
“Many patients have said this one small thing has changed their life”, says Dr. Black. “It’s possibly a game-changer in the prevention of oral disease.” By now, most of us have heard about the health benefits of a good night’s sleep. Not only does it allow you to think more clearly, [...]
At some point, many of us have experienced bleeding gums. Maybe you’re brushing your teeth and you see a little bit of blood when you spit out your toothpaste. Or, you notice your gums feeling a little raw after you floss. Bleeding gums might not seem like that big of a deal. [...]
Everyone’s world has changed so much this year. It feels like every day, we’re learning something new that makes us reevaluate what we thought we knew for sure. A few months back, a Canadian research group estimated that dentists were among the most likely professions to contract COVID-19. Even before this [...]
This year and the global pandemic have caused a lot of change to our usual routines. One big routine that might have changed due to the onset of COVID-19? Your regular visits to the dentist’s office. But as recent studies show a connection between gum disease and COVID-19, it’s more important [...]
Are you experiencing dental phobia? We can help! It’s common for people to feel a little uneasiness before coming into the dentist. But for millions of Americans, that uneasiness manifests as dental phobia. In fact, as many as 20% of people report they avoid going to the dentist because of it! [...]
Are You in Dental Pain? Call Us and We’ll See You Soon. Timberhill Dental is the toothache dentist in Corvallis — we’re here when you need us the most. Contact us right away if you’re experiencing any of the following: Sudden and sharp pain in your face and mouth Dull throbbing [...]