Toothache Terrors
Why Ignoring Your Dental Pain Will Only Make Things Worse
Many Americans fear the dentist, which can prevent them from scheduling appointments, even when there’s a need, or it’s been some time since their last visit. However, if you’re experiencing oral pain, even a minor toothache, you should stop putting off your visit to get the treatment you need. Putting off your dental appointments will only lead to more pain and inconvenience further down the road. A toothache can have many causes, and each condition requires a specific treatment to help you get out of pain and obtain a healthier smile. Early intervention is necessary to fix the problem causing your pain or discomfort. You may think you can just use an ice pack and ignore the pain until it goes away, but dental pain won’t cooperate with you if you take this approach. It’s essential to see a trained professional who can diagnose and treat the cause of your pain.
When you wait for dental treatment, especially if you’re already experiencing pain, you can expect your symptoms to worsen. There’s always a cause behind your dental pain, so you can’t expect it to disappear over time. It is going to get worse and could even become debilitating if you wait too long. It doesn’t matter if you’re experiencing issues due to a cavity, gum disease, or something else; when you delay treatment, the problems worsen, leading to more invasive work and higher dental costs. There’s never a need to delay dental treatment, especially if it’s causing you pain and discomfort. Prevention through good oral hygiene and regular dental visits is essential to avoiding toothaches and oral pain, but once that pain is noticeable, you need to visit a dentist as soon as possible. We’re here to help you avoid dental pain and improve your oral health! Give us a call if you need to schedule an appointment!
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EXQUISITE LEMON BARS
Ingredients
• 2 cups all-purpose flour • 1/2 cup powdered sugar • 1 cup butter, softened • 4 large eggs • 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice • 2 tbsp grated lemon zest • 1/4 tsp baking powder • 1/4 tsp salt
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350 F and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan. 2. In a medium bowl, combine flour and powdered sugar. 3. Cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Press mixture into prepared pan. Bake for 15 minutes or until lightly browned. 5. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, baking powder, and salt. Pour over crust. 6. Bake for 25 minutes or until set. Allow to cool before cutting into bars.
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