Dental Emergencies: What to Do?
September 28, 2009 by Marijke Durning, RN
Filed under Diseases & Conditions
Dental emergencies may pop up at any time, much like medical emergencies. They can range from a toothache to damage to the jaw. Would you know what to do in a dental emergency?
According to a survey of 1000 people, done by Majestic Drug Company, the most dental emergencies occurred to people in lower income brackets. The press release said that this was an interesting finding, but it is really not all that surprising. Those in the lower income brackets as defined by this survey (less than $35,000 per year income) likely have less access to a dentist and may avoid …read more
5 great reasons to visit your dentist regularly
April 10, 2008 by Marijke Durning, RN
Filed under Diseases & Conditions
Going to the dentist is not usually one of the events that people put on their most enjoyable things to do in life. Dentists sure get a bum rap, considering how important their role is. It can’t be fun going out in public, meeting someone for the first time and when they find out you’re a dentist, to hear, “Ewww… I hate dentists!” or a variation thereof.
Do you know how important it is to see your dentist? If not, you’re in luck because I’m going to tell you.
This is a blog about pain – so if you …read more




