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For people who experience extreme anxiety when they are undergoing dental procedures, sedation dentistry can be life-changing. Sedation dentistry is also remarkably effective for patients who have a low pain threshold. If you or a member of your family experience dental anxiety or extreme pain, Dr. Mark Wright and the team at Mark H. Wright […]

Have you been putting off your dental appointments because of dental anxiety? Many Americans share the same experience with you. Dental fear and anxiety are some of the most common reasons many people miss dental appointments. To combat this, sedation dentistry has been introduced to improve your experience at the dentist. At Mark H. Wright, […]

Temporomandibular joint pain can be excruciating. It can be caused by poorly aligned teeth that force the jawbones to not close properly. This additional pressure can lead to inflammation that forces the jaws into an unnatural position. The longer the TMJ remains compromised, the more likely it is that you will begin to experience pain […]

Zirconia dental crowns are being used more than ever during cosmetic procedures to repair or replace missing teeth. Dentists have started to use zirconia because of the many benefits it offers. It is easy to use and allows the dentist to replace missing teeth and repair those broken or that have imperfections. Using zirconia is […]

Several different factors affect how you sleep at night. High levels of stress, allergies, and chronic pain are just a few of the more common things we deal with every night. Sleep apnea is a condition in which you stop breathing several times a night. People who snore excessively often have to be concerned with […]

A while back, there were limited options for treating dental problems like periodontitis. Thanks to science, today, we have numerous state-of-the-art technologies in dentistry. One such ground-breaking treatment is laser dental treatment.  But what is laser dentistry? If you have never come across this term, today is the time to learn. Laser dental treatment is a […]

When you are missing a tooth or two, it’s not just an aesthetic issue. Missing teeth affect your speech, how you eat, and your overall appearance. Would you like to rebuild your smile after tooth loss? While there are other restorative procedures, none of these offer permanent and…

As time goes by, your teeth can begin to become more and more discolored. They begin to lose their natural whiteness. Part of the reason may be due to the food you eat. Coffee, chocolate, fruit juice, and wine can all play a role in staining your teeth. While you may be…

Often, a family trip to the dentist will feature the use of an x-ray camera. The dental hygienists will cover you or your children with a heavy apron and make you chomp on some bitewings, while the camera moves and clicks around you. Of course, the images produced…

Knocking out a permanent tooth is a true dental emergency. Don’t be afraid to contact your dentist right away. If you knock out a permanent tooth, here is what to do.1. Hold the tooth by the crown and not the root so as not to spread bacteria unto the root.2…

There are certainly plenty of foods that cause bad breath, but did you know that these five foods can help fight it? Cheese and yogurt – Cheese can help neutralize acids and unsweetened yogurt can reduce hydrogen sulfide, both of which can cause bad breath. Sugarless…

If you burned the roof of your mouth eating something hot, like pizza, first try cooling your mouth down with a cold drink or a popsicle. Ice cream or yogurt can also do the trick. It’s best to stop eating the pizza until it cools, to prevent damaging your mouth further…