Maybe you’ve been there before. Everything is going well until a toothache starts to cause severe pain. Dental discomfort can halt even the best-laid plans. One of the worst times for this to happen is when you are traveling, especially if you are far away from home and your trusted family dentist. At the Emergency Dental Service, we are well-equipped to handle all of your immediate dental needs. However, wouldn’t it be nice if you could avoid the need for a 24-hour dentist altogether? Today, our team will discuss 5 ways to avoid dental emergencies when traveling.  read more

Do you travel a lot? Whether for business or for pleasure, it is helpful to be prepared for any circumstance when you are on the road or flying across the country. An emergency dental situation can quickly deflate even the most exciting ventures. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could call one number for quality dental care, no matter where you are in the country? With the Emergency Dental Service, now you can. Call 1-888-350-1340 from anywhere in the United States to connect with our support team. We can quickly search our database and make an appointment with an emergency dentist near you.  read more

You’ve packed your bags, dropped off your dog at a relative’s house, and checked in at the airport. Your plane is even running on time! You remembered your sunscreen, your iPod, and the new mystery novel you’ve been planning to read. Finally, nothing can stand in your way. Now, you find yourself en route to your vacation destination for a week in the sand and sun. Then, you notice a dreaded pang in your tooth. After everything has gone so smoothly, why do you find yourself with a nasty toothache as soon as your plane takes off? Believe it or not, this is a common occurrence. Today, we will discuss why it happens, and how you can find a skilled and knowledgeable emergency dentist as soon as your plane lands.  read more

HSHS St. John’s Hospital and the Central Counties Health Centers (CCHC) now provide emergency dental services to patients four days a week. The CCHC/HSHS St. John’s Dental Clinic is open Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. The hours have been expanded from two days a week when the emergency dental clinic was established last year. “Access to dental care continues to be one of the top health care needs in the Springfield community,” said Dr. Charles Lucore, president and CEO of St. John’s Hospital. “We are grateful that we can expand these services. Our longstanding partnership with CCHC continues to help us better serve our patients and the region.” read more

A serious dental emergency can occur at any time and when it happens, it is better to be prepared then to be caught unaware of what to do. Contacting your regular dentist in a timely manner is the most important thing when faced with a emergency dental situation but when the office is closed, there are only a few options available for you. read more

Brushing your teeth is part of your daily routine, but — be honest, now — how often do you brush as thoroughly and as long as you’re supposed to? According to a 2014 survey by Delta Dental, over 30 percent of people don’t brush twice a day. The average brushing time remains below the two minutes recommended by the American Dental Association. read more

How many of you out there are terrified to death of visiting the dentist? There are a lot of individuals that have a real problem with the pain associated with certain dental procedures. This anxiety is understandable, and we certainly hope that technological innovation will continue to produce devices that help with pain management. We thought it would be great to loop you into some of the technology currently on the market as far as pain management goes. read more

Smiles Northwest released an infographic to help educate people on how to handle dental emergencies. According to Smiles Northwest, dental emergencies can happen at any time - without warning. Would you know what to do if you or a family member suffered from a broken or knocked out tooth? read more

Kentish Town ‘urgent dental service’ is being closed leaving only two hospitals in London capable of dealing with dental issues. NHS England has announced it would close the service from 31 March, despite 5,451 people using it in 2016. It has suggested that people call the NHS 111 helpline or seek an appointment with their dentist if they have any dental issues in the future. read more

Gum disease is something that many people are affected by on a daily basis. The numbers are staggering when taking a look at statistics related to periodontal disease with over 47.2% of adults aged 30 years or older having some form of periodontal disease. Periodontal disease increases with age, 70.1% of adults 65 years and older have some form of periodontal disease. read more