Boyles General Dentistry & Implant Center Blog

It’s understandable why you might find the idea of DIY teeth whitening appealing. Social media influencers and bloggers rave about these methods, advertising them as cheap, easy, and “all-natural” alternatives to professional treatment. Unfortunately, the reality is that many of these “hacks” can actually end up harming your oral health – and often produce underwhelming results. Keep reading so you know which ones to watch out for!

When you started to do your own laundry, you likely realized quickly that not all stains come off using the same method. For example, bleach doesn’t work on everything! Various cleaning products sit on store shelves claiming to take care of specific types of messes. Did you know that dentistry offers several solutions to help patients get rid of multiple kinds of tooth stains? Here are the major types of discoloration and what you can do to correct them!

Just like pain, fear and anxiety are universal feelings, and they can be powerful enough to keep people from beneficial things. Dental care, for instance, is one area of your health you can’t afford to abandon for long periods of time, but being afraid of the dental office or of treatment deters many patients from returning on a regular basis, increasing the chances of serious issues.

With several types of sedation dentistry available with various delivery methods, how do you know which one is right for you? Are you a good candidate for stronger oral conscious sedation? Here are four indications that you might be!

Full of funny videos, the internet has no short supply of clips showing patients coming out of anesthesia. They can say hilarious or embarrassing things, forget people they know and love, or make crazy requests. However, not all methods of sedation have to knock you out completely to be effective, especially if you’re undergoing dental procedures.

For example, you may have heard nitrous oxide puts you to sleep for dental work, but is this statement true? What is nitrous oxide really feel like when you receive it? Keep reading to find out about this popular option in sedation dentistry!

Now that the weather is warming up, you may be one of the unfortunate people of the population who suffer from seasonal allergies. All of the congestion and sneezing may be distracting you just enough where you aren’t even thinking about your oral health. The truth is that the two are closely related. Continue reading to learn about the oral health issue that can be caused by seasonal allergies and what you can do to fight back against them.

Nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas, is a popular sedative that is used in dentistry and other aspects of medical care. It has been helping patients feel more at ease during procedures for many years! Are you curious about this form of sedation and what you can expect from it? Here are five key facts to keep in mind:

If you are missing one or more of your teeth, things like eating, speaking clearly, and smiling with confidence can be challenging. Fortunately, there are multiple tooth replacement options out there that can restore the function and appearance of the teeth. Dental bridges are a great solution for those who are missing one or a couple of consecutive teeth, but they do have a small chance of failing. Here’s how this can happen and what you can do to avoid them.

The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the joint that connects your lower jaw to the skull. These joints are located in front of each of the ears. When these joints aren’t functioning properly, this is called TMJ disfunction, or TMD. In addition to causing discomfort of the jaw, it can also lead to pain in other areas, like the head and ears. If you are frequently experiencing discomfort associated with TMJ, this is something to bring up with your dentist. Until then, here are some steps you can take at home to relieve TMD-related pain.

At the beginning of a new year, millions of people pledge to shed excessive pounds, and although many different kinds of diet trends claim to offer the secret to weight loss, they can come with severe risks to your oral health, which can harm your overall well-being. Here are just some of the most popular diet trends and how they can affect your teeth and gums.

Maybe you injured yourself as an athlete in high school. Perhaps you’ve gone through other types of surgery in the past. Although these experiences certainly brough valuable lessons, they might not have prepared you for recovering from having All-on-X dental implant surgery. With these other situations, you could eat basically what you wanted as you rested and healed.

Although taking it easy for a while is essential to bouncing back after this minor surgery, your diet in the aftermath plays a major role in whether your All-on-X surgery is successful. In this post, you’ll find out why your intake matters and what you should and shouldn’t have following this procedure.