One of the most frustrating things for a dental patient to experience is pain or sensitivity on a tooth that just had dental work. Even more frustrating are those teeth that didn’t’ bother you beforehand. Unfortunately, this is a very common phenomenon, and understanding it a little better might ease the sense of concern and […]
Tooth sensitivity is a very common problem. There are many products marketed toward people who suffer from sensitive teeth. But do they actually work? In order to learn which products might work for you, you need to first understand the causes of sensitivity, and then the ways the various products fight it. Causes of Teeth […]
Tooth sensitivity is not normal, and it isn’t something that you just have to live with. You should not have to eat and drink everything at room temperature because you want to avoid the twinges of pain caused by hot and cold temperatures. Are you ready to take action against sensitive teeth? Step One: Talk […]
We hear this question all the time. And you might be surprised to find out that it is actually a tough question for us. There is no single correct answer to it. We have to know quite a bit about you and your current oral health to give you the best recommendation. What is the […]
At Timberlake Dental, we practice preventive dentistry. This means we give our patients the tools they need to prevent dental problems. One of the most important tools of preventive dentistry is the application of a professional fluoride treatment. Professional fluoride treatments, also called “varnish”, pack a punch that you cannot get from using fluoride toothpaste […]
Many people experience sensitive teeth, and not everyone has the same symptoms. You can have one sensitive tooth, or a mouth where every single tooth feels sensitive. You can have sensitivity to cold and/or hot temperatures and sweet and/or sour flavors. However you experience it, it is no fun! Teeth are not supposed to be […]
