According to the Annals of Emergency Medicine, around 2 million emergency department visits each year are due to dental pain.  A broken tooth is one type of emergency. When it happens, you may wonder, "What can a general dentist do?"   You may be anxious about whether your...

It’s a situation no parent wants to face—your child comes running to you, holding a tooth and possibly bleeding after a fall or rough play. Whether it happens outside or during indoor fun, dental accidents are common with active kids. Depending on their age, that...

A visit to the dentist may involve the use of local anesthesia to ensure comfort during procedures. Dental anesthesia is important for managing pain. Many patients ask, "How long does the numbing last after a dental visit?"  Read on to understand the duration of numbness, the...