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Love Your Teeth This Valentine’s Day: Tips for a Healthier Smile
Valentine’s Day is a celebration of love, and we believe that taking care of your teeth is an important way of showing yourself love and care. Oral health is connected to our overall health, so maintaining a healthy smile benefits more than just your appearance. Dr....
Is It Time for a Root Canal? New Year’s Checklist for When to See an Endodontist
The start of a new year is a great time to check-in with your oral health provider to make sure you’re heading into the year with a healthy smile. If you’re experiencing tooth sensitivity, pain, or discomfort this could be a sign of decay, damage, or disease. It’s...
How to Protect your Teeth from the Harsh Effects of Winter Weather
As we head into the winter season, the cold, dry weather brings additional challenges when it comes to protecting and maintaining oral health. Dr. James A. Penney is an experienced endodontist who has been providing expert dental care for over 20 years. Endodontists...
Tooth Sensitivity in the Winter: Causes and Solutions
Winter weather typically brings in cold, dry air that can cause your teeth to hurt. Tooth sensitivity can be momentary which does not usually signify a problem. However, persistent tooth sensitivity to hot or cold temperatures could be a sign of damage or decay. Our...
Maintaining Oral Hygiene in Winter: Tips for Patients with Dental Work
Maintaining oral hygiene is important year-round, but the winter season can bring additional risks to oral health. Colder weather, holiday meals, and treats can impact the health of your teeth–especially for those who have already had dental work done. As the winter...
Winter Oral Health: Why Root Canals are More Important Than Ever
Winter months are known for bringing in colder, dryer weather. This can lead to added tooth sensitivity or dental concerns. The colder outdoor air and heated indoor air can cause the soft tissue in the mouth to dry out and cause the muscles in the mouth and jaw to...
Signs You Might Have a Cracked Tooth and What to Do About It
The symptoms and severity of a cracked tooth can vary and even come and go. If you are experiencing tooth pain after an injury to the mouth or biting down on hard food, you might have a cracked tooth. There are different types of cracked teeth with various treatment...
Most Common Injuries to Teeth in Athletes: Protective Gear and Best Practices
Due to the physical contact, impact, and accidents that can happen in many sports, injuries to the teeth can be common without the use of proper protection. When a tooth injury occurs, it’s important to seek dental care as soon as possible–this increases the chances...
Different Types of Cracked Teeth: From Craze Lines to Split Teeth
Cracked teeth can vary in severity–from superficial cracks like craze lines to cracks that can lead to infection of the tooth pulp or damage to the root. Cracked teeth can be hard to diagnose, as symptoms may come and go. But if you’re experiencing pain or...
How Diet and Nutrition Affect Tooth Health and Risk of Cracks
Endodontists are dentists who specialize in saving teeth, and Dr. James A. Penney and his trusted team have been saving smiles in Little Rock for 20 years! If you’re experiencing tooth pain or sensitivity, talk to an experienced endodontist to see what steps you can...