Nowadays, every dollar counts. As much as possible, you avoid unnecessary expenses, but then you get a bad toothache and know you need to see a dentist right away. How much will it cost you? Although your dental insurance covers preventive care, will it pay for any of your emergency care?

These are complicated questions that can best be answered by your emergency dentist’s office, but here are some concepts to keep in mind and help you know what to expect in terms of cost.

As their teeth continue to come in, your preschooler looks more and more like a little person, not a baby. But that special smile could be put at risk—if you believe certain myths about children’s dentistry. What are these myths? How could they endanger your child’s smile? Learn the truth behind just four common myths to protect your favorite smile from harm.

A few years ago, you lost a permanent tooth and decided to replace it with a dental bridge. It looks natural and has served you well—until you chew on a hard candied nut, and it comes out completely!

While this situation can be unnerving, you should understand why this can happen and have a clear idea of what to do next. Keep reading to learn more about how to handle if your bridge fell out.