Skillman Family Dentistry Blog

Let’s say you had travel plans and booked a flight. Your departure date crept closer and closer, which was all well and good – until you needed an emergency tooth extraction. Now your mouth is sore, you have all these recovery instructions to follow, and your diet is limited. Should you still take that flight?

You’ll probably want to reschedule, if possible. There are plenty of good reasons why your dentist wouldn’t recommend a post-extraction flight, and you can learn all about them in this post!

Recent research estimates that upwards of 61% of people experience dental-related anxiety, especially surrounding more extensive procedures, like tooth extractions. If you’re in the same boat, then the stress, nerves, and worry you experience may stem from something you heard, like that having a tooth removed is painful. That’s why it’s so important to do some fact-checking with your dentist! In the meantime, you can read on to learn four common myths about tooth extractions.

Like many other patients, you might feel anxiety, stress, and worry simply hearing the words “root canal.” Although this procedure continues to be feared, it’s completely painless thanks to powerful numbing agents. But what about the recovery period? What happens after you return home? Read on to learn what you can expect after getting a root canal!

Cavities happen, even to the most diligent of dental scrubbers. But when it comes to getting fillings, waiting too long can hurt more than just your teeth—it can also hurt your wallet! With the end of the year approaching, now is the perfect time to take advantage of your dental insurance benefits before they reset. Here’s why getting dental fillings now is a smart move for your oral health and your finances!

You had a toothache for days. “Had,” past-tense, because it seems to have vanished into thin air. That means you’re in the clear, right? Whatever was causing the discomfort is no longer a problem?

Not necessarily. Aches and pains aren’t fun, but usually it’s your body’s way of telling you that something is seriously wrong. If it seems like a magician made it disappear, that doesn’t always mean the issue has left the building. Keep reading to find out why your toothache’s spontaneous vacation is actually good cause for suspicion.

It’s back-to-school season, which means that parents and their kids are busier than ever trying to prepare for the year to come. If you have children, you probably want to equip them with everything they could need to succeed academically.

As it turns out, a healthy smile is a vital part of that, at least according to some recent research. Here’s what science has to say about the connection between children’s teeth and test scores, as well as what you can do to keep your family’s oral health in good condition.

It’s not uncommon to experience a little tooth sensitivity at some point in your life, even if you have healthy teeth. Sensitivity can be caused by many things, from the temperature or acidity of your food or the type of toothbrush you use. But sometimes, that feeling isn’t fleeting. In fact, it could be the sign of a bigger problem. Here’s how you can tell if that feeling is no big deal, or if it’s a symptom of a dental emergency.

Insurance can always be a little bit tricky to navigate, and dental insurance in particular often leaves patients scratching their heads. In addition to all the rules and provisions you may be used to from your medical coverage, dental plans tend to have other rules that can catch patients off guard.

Knowing how best to make use of your dental coverage is important if you’re trying to effectively take care of your oral health. Here are a few things you should know about how you can use your dental plan most effectively.

Your appearance can change significantly as you age. Wrinkles and gray hair aren’t the only signs of aging. Your teeth can show the passing of time. The natural aging process can affect your smile in many ways, but your cosmetic dentist has the solutions you need to turn back the clock.

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Halloween is a season for everything spooky, but if you aren’t careful, the scariest thing come November could be your smile.

Between sweets and Halloween parties, there are quite a few ways that your teeth could suffer this October. If you’re careful, however, you can get through spooky season with your teeth relatively unscathed. Here are a few things you may want to keep in mind.