Dr. Budig’s Blog

When something goes wrong with our teeth, especially those hard-to-see back molars, it may seem like the best option is to just pull those babies and forget about it. Who is going to be checking [...]

Most people wouldn’t imagine playing (or letting someone they love play) a high contact sport without full head gear including a helmet and a mouthguard. From little league to the pros, safety is [...]

When you have problems with a tooth, whether it be severe decay, a cracked tooth or a tooth that has had one too many fillings, your dentist will always try non-surgical methods first to repair [...]

Pregnancy hormones are known to wreak havoc on a woman’s entire body. This includes the mouth, where many women experience conditions such as gingivitis and tooth decay when they have had [...]

If you have found yourself in need of a root canal, you may be a little anxious about the procedure and the recovery period. We want to help ease your fear by first saying “Root canals are not [...]

If your dentist has told you that you need a root canal, you may be in panic mode. Some people have heard terrible stories about extreme pain, while others have never heard of a root canal and [...]

General dentists and endodontists work together as a team. Your dentist is available to assist you with preventative care, cleanings and fillings, and you will see your dentist on a regular [...]

For our February blogs, we are looking at the root canal process and what you need to know when you are going to see an endodontist for the first time. In this blog, we are going to discuss some [...]

There are many causes of a cracked tooth. Biting down on a hard piece of candy, an accidental hit to the mouth, grinding your teeth at night, large fillings and tooth decay are all possible [...]

What do you know about your teeth? That they are white? That you use them to eat? That you have to brush them twice a day? Is that about it? For most people, the answer is a very quick and [...]

Most people do not consider going to the dentist to be a fun and exciting time. I don’t know why, but it’s true! Most people think of only pain (and maybe the screeching, grinding sounds of the [...]

There is a great debate going on right now about the benefits of daily flossing. Does flossing really prevent gum disease? Tooth decay? Is your mouth really healthier and cleaner? Would everyone [...]

Have you recently been told you need to see an endodontist, but you are not exactly sure what an endodontist is or why you need to see one? Let us help you! A Dentist vs. An Endodontist A dentist [...]

Whether you are visiting your primary care doctor, a cardiologist for your heart or pretty much any health care professional, you will be introduced to medical jargon, new words that are specific [...]

Are you facing a root canal in the near future? If so, you are probably wondering what is going to happen, both during the procedure and afterwards, during your recovery. The unknown can be [...]