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It’s summertime! School’s out, family vacations are in full swing, and summer sports are everywhere. Unfortunately, this is also the time of year when dentists often see more dental emergencies because people have more free time to engage in physical activities that make them prone to face trauma and dental emergencies. Whether it is a […]

Five Reasons a Family Dentist is Right for You The dental field is becoming increasingly specialized, but family dentistry remains the ideal way to protect your and your family’s oral health. Is a family dentist right for you? We’re confident our five reasons will prove that Tonka Smiles is the dental home you need. 1.    […]

How Endodontics Can Save Your Damaged Tooth  If you’ve damaged a tooth due to an accident or blow to the face, you may be worried that you will have to have the tooth extracted. When a tooth is chipped or broken, many assume removing it is the only option. However, we can often repair even […]

Cracked Tooth Syndrome  Cracked tooth syndrome is the result of a chip, crack, or fracture in the tooth that can cause a wide range of symptoms. In many instances, you may feel pain or discomfort even though you cannot see any damage to the tooth. Often, microfractures in the teeth are only diagnosed after they […]

Protecting Yourself Against Oral Cancer Each year, over 54,000 individuals in the U.S. are diagnosed with oral cancer. Over 11,000 of those diagnosed will die because the cancer was not diagnosed or treated early enough. Oral cancer is on the rise in the United States, but there are steps you can take to minimize our […]

The Pitfalls of At-Home Teeth Whitening Millions of individuals try at-home teeth whitening kits every year, hoping for a brighter, whiter smile without a trip to the dentist. In 2022, over 37 million Americans underwent some form of teeth whitening. In response to the high demand, multiple companies have introduced at-home teeth whitening kits that […]

Cold Sore Myths and Treatment Options Cold sores, those small to medium sores that occasionally pop up on your lips, are seldom dangerous. However, they can be painful, take a long time to heal, and are unattractive.   The herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1) causes cold sores. They are usually on the lips, where they itch, […]

Four Reasons to Replace Your Old Fillings If you have amalgam dental fillings, consider having your old fillings removed and replaced with newer filling materials, such as composite resin. If you aren’t sure what kind of fillings you have, check their color. An amalgam filling looks like silver or pewter and can be seen in […]

Reasons to Opt for Dental Sedation in 2022 If you have anxiety about going to the dentist or undergoing work on your teeth, dental sedation can help. Dental anxiety can keep you from receiving regular dental care, and when you go to the dentist, it limits the amount of dental work you can endure in […]

Perils of DIY Teeth Whitening: Do you know the risks of home whitening? The internet is full of articles about how to whiten your teeth with “homemade,” “natural,” or “DIY” concoctions. Some of these whitening methods are, at best, benign, while others are, at worst, dangerous to your health. The best way to avoid the […]