Category: Smarter Dentistry

Dry Socket vs Normal Healing: What’s the Difference? Dry socket vs normal healing can be difficult to tell apart during the first few days after a tooth extraction. Some soreness, swelling, tenderness, and an unusual-looking socket can be part of normal recovery. Dry socket, however, …

TikTok says it’s the secret to a brighter smile. But what does science say? Table of Contents If You’ve Been Thinking About Trying Charcoal Toothpaste, Read This First Open TikTok, Instagram, or YouTube, and you’ll probably see someone brushing with jet-black toothpaste before revealing a …

TMJ disorder short for temporomandibular joint disorder, and often called TMD is one of those conditions that quietly affects an enormous number of people, many of whom have no idea their jaw pain, headaches, or clicking sound even has a name. If you’ve ever woken …

Back-to-school dental checkup appointments are one of those things that are easy to forget in the scramble of school supplies, new shoes, and schedule changes but timing this visit right can genuinely make a difference in your child’s school year. Dental disease is the most …

What is a root canal this is, quite literally, the most-searched dental question in the United States, and it’s usually asked with a fair amount of dread attached. Root canals have an outdated reputation as one of the scariest things that can happen at the …

Dry mouth (summer heat is one of the biggest culprits) is one of those complaints that tends to sneak up on people this time of year. You notice it as a sticky, parched feeling that water doesn’t quite fix, maybe some bad breath that wasn’t …

Dental bonding is one of the most underrated treatments in cosmetic dentistry. It doesn’t get the same buzz as Invisalign or porcelain veneers but for the right patient, it delivers some of the most impressive results for the least amount of time, cost, and commitment. …

Professional teeth whitening is one of the most searched cosmetic dental treatments in the country — and for good reason. Everyone wants a brighter smile. The question most patients ask us at Ramlaoui DDS is: “Do I really need to come in for whitening, or …

How long do veneers last is the first question most patients ask before committing to a smile makeover — and it’s the right question to ask. Veneers are one of the most popular cosmetic dental treatments in the country, but they’re also a real investment. …