6 common dental problems and how to deal with them

Aug. 9, 2022
Want to see less of the dentist? This depends largely on what you do every day at home. Take a look at some common dental problems and how you can get ahead of them (or get rid of them).
David R. Rice, DDS, Chief editor

Cavities, receding gums, dry mouth ... there are many common reasons we dentists see patients other than for their checkups. We always like seeing YOU—but we suspect you might not feel the same.

Dealing with these 6 common problems now can not only improve your health day-to-day—it'll help keep you from needing substantial work down the road.

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About the Author

David R. Rice, DDS | Chief editor

Founder of the nation’s largest student and new-dentist community, igniteDDS, David R. Rice, DDS, travels the world speaking, writing, and connecting today’s top young dentists with tomorrow’s most successful dental practices. He is the editorial director of DentistryIQ and leads a team-centered restorative and implant practice in East Amherst, New York. With 27 years of practice in the books, Dr. Rice is trained at the Pankey Institute, the Dawson Academy, Spear Education, and most prolifically at the school of hard knocks. Contact him at [email protected].