– Do you always keep your toothbrush in a safe space that is free from contamination?
– Do you avoid snacks that can effortlessly chip and crack your teeth, such as hard candies?
– Do you actively avoid oral health menaces such as mouth jewelry?
– Do you make sure to use oral health care treatments that have been recommended or approved by your dentists or feature the ADA Seal of Acceptance given out by the American Dental Association?
– Do you make sure to attend your regular checkups and professional cleanings with your dentists?
– Do you know your dental history?
– Do you stay away from cavity-causing products such as sodas and sugary sweets?
– Do you make sure to use the proper behaviors when brushing and flossing daily?

If you would like to schedule your oral health care checkups at Royse City Dental Care or would like a comprehensive oral exam from Drs. Hutchison, Gabrielsen, and Craig, and our team at our office in Royse City, Texas, please give us a call at 972-636-2417. A better smile is your first step to a brighter, healthier lifestyle that can improve your life for many years to come.

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Did you know that if you don’t brush your teeth and floss every day you could be putting your smile at greater risk? In fact, most toothaches are caused by tooth decay—which can be prevented by practicing sound oral hygiene. As you probably know, if you do not brush and floss, a cavity can forms. What you may not know is that if a cavity is not filled, it can spread until it reaches your nerves and roots. If this happens, your tooth will probably ache and be vulnerable to temperatures.

Similarly, your toothache could be cause by a fracture or a crack in your teeth or from broken or missing teeth. Again, if your crack is deep enough, your roots and nerves will be exposed. Conversely, if your fracture doesn’t reach your nerves, you may not experience any ill-effects.

However, if you don’t notice anything wrong with your smile but have a toothache, you should still visit your dentist—even if you only experience pain when you bite down. You may even have Cracked Tooth Syndrome, which is essentially a small crack that is virtually impossible to detect. In fact, even a dentist with an X-ray could have a hard time identifying the fracture.

Fortunately, your dentist can help, regardless of the reason for your toothache. Furthermore, your dentist will be able to treat your toothache with a natural-looking solution.

If you would like to learn more, please feel free to contact us soon. We are excited to hear from you.

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