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Toothache: A dentist or the emergency room?
- posted: Apr. 23, 2025
Emergency care dentists are equipped to handle any tooth emergency. Seeing us first takes less time than having to sit in a hospital emergency room, only to be told to Read More
The Stages of Gum Disease
- posted: Apr. 16, 2025
Taking care of your gums is one of the best ways to protect your smile. But sometimes, we treat our gums like an afterthought when it comes to dental care. Read More
What is hyperdontia?
- posted: Apr. 09, 2025
When a child is born, he or she will have 20 primary teeth and 32 permanent teeth. But sometimes kids are born with additional teeth, and our team at Birdwell Read More
Tips for a Whiter Smile
- posted: Apr. 02, 2025
Everyday life can take a toll on the whiteness of our teeth: Foods we love as well as soft drinks and coffee can stain them over time. Poor brushing and Read More
Let's Talk About Your Roots!
- posted: Mar. 26, 2025
You’ve learned a lot from your dentist and your family about how to take care of your teeth. You brush and floss, you wear a mouthguard when you’re active, and Read More
Can You Repair Your Tooth Enamel?
- posted: Mar. 19, 2025
There are lots of ads out there for toothpastes that claim to repair damaged tooth enamel. Can you treat cavities and tooth decay at home? Well, mostly, no, you can’t. Can you Read More
How Often Should You Have Your Teeth Cleaned?
- posted: Mar. 12, 2025
That’s a good question! But first, we’re going to do that roundabout thing where we consider other questions before circling back to our original topic. Trust us, we’ll get there! Why Read More
What is Remineralization?
- posted: Mar. 05, 2025
“What is the strongest substance in the body?” If this question comes up on trivia night, be prepared to impress your team when you confidently answer, “Tooth enamel!” Tooth enamel? The Read More
Solutions for Dry Mouth (Xerostomia)
- posted: Feb. 26, 2025
Dry mouth, or xerostomia, is a common side effect of many medications. It can also be a side effect of cancer treatments, or the result of certain auto-immune diseases. the Read More
Fluorosis: What is it?
- posted: Feb. 19, 2025
Many people think dental fluorosis is a disease, but it’s not; it’s a condition that affects the appearance of your tooth’s enamel, not the function or health of the teeth. Read More
Three Surprising Causes of Bad Breath
- posted: Feb. 12, 2025
Rumor has it that the Queen of England doesn’t allow garlic in the palace. And, even if you have no royal duties in the near future, it might be a Read More
Antibiotic Prophylaxis or Premedication
- posted: Feb. 05, 2025
In years past, it was often recommended that dental patients who had a history of heart problems or other conditions, such as joint implants, be given antibiotics before any dental Read More
You broke your tooth; now what?
- posted: Jan. 29, 2025
You may have bitten down on a hard food or object, or perhaps you had a cavity that weakened your tooth. Either way, your tooth is now broken, and the Read More
The Effects of Sleep Apnea on Dental Health
- posted: Jan. 22, 2025
Sleep apnea is an increasingly common medical condition, and one that can have a truly devastating effect on the waking life of the sufferer. Those who suffer from the disorder Read More
How safe are dental X-rays?
- posted: Jan. 15, 2025
the doctor and our staff rely on digital X-rays to help us diagnose oral conditions and process images at incredibly high speeds. You can also view digital X-rays in real Read More
Telltale Signs that Your Tooth has a Cavity
- posted: Jan. 08, 2025
the doctor and our team at Birdwell & Cox Dentistry frequently get questions about cavity causes and prevention. You brush twice a day and floss regularly. You rinse with mouthwash, Read More