Dentist Report

Ever since we were children, we have been taught that sugar leads to tooth decay. That candy bar that you just ate could lead to a nasty trip to the dentist's chair, so it is always best to brush your teeth after eating sweets and candies, or to avoid them altogether.

What we were not educated about were the foods that could actually prevent tooth decay in the first place. That's right, there are several different types of foods and drinks that can actually make teeth less prone to cavities. Eating a diet rich in these tasty foods will make your trips to the dentist a little more pleasurable and a lot less painful. Read more about Eating to Prevent Dental Problems

Not too long ago, I decided to have my wisdom teeth pulled at the suggestion of my dentist. They were beginning to get cavities, and I had one partially impacted tooth on the bottom. My dentist showed me how there was not enough room in my mouth for these teeth. I put on my big girl panties and scheduled the procedure.

My extractions were not too exciting, although I remained awake for the entire procedure. In fact, my dentist and I were cracking jokes the entire time. A few weeks later, however, I started feeling a pain in my jaw - it was something I've felt before, but this time it was much worse. I went back to the dentist to ask about this strange, throbbing pain. Since I felt it mainly around my extraction site, I thought it was a dry socket. Oh, how I was mistaken. Read more about Learning to Live With the Pain of TMJ