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Use These Oral Hygiene Tips to Protect Children From Tooth Decay


Brushing your child’s teeth and other oral hygiene habits are necessary for several reasons. The first set of teeth (primary) keeps your child’s jaw straightened. The primary teeth also hold the spaces for adult teeth to come in and help […] Continue Reading


Can Cavities Cause Headache Pain?


Sometimes, cavities or tooth decay can be the cause of headaches. For many who are unable to pay for dental insurance, they leave it to a chance of not having a serious disease. However, minor oral diseases can be the […] Continue Reading


What Causes Teeth Grinding?


Teeth grinding, or Bruxism is the term for describing teeth grinding when you are not chewing. The teeth brush against each other with the forward, backward, or sideways movement of the jaw. In most cases, the person is not aware […] Continue Reading


At-Home First Aid for Common Tooth Injuries


Tooth injuries tend to be dramatic events.  One or several knocked-out teeth will compromise your oral health and the look of your smile.  What matters most is how you respond to this unfortunate incident. Some tooth injuries are fairly minor […] Continue Reading


How to Determine If You Need to See an Emergency Dentist


As an emergency dentist, Robert S. Sykes, DDS regularly gets calls from patients wondering if they should head to our office or if a problem can wait for a few days. Understandably, most people have busy schedules and it is […] Continue Reading


Call Our Office if You Have a Dental Emergency


If you have a sudden dental emergency, we can assist you and provide immediate relief. As an emergency dentist in Marietta, we see all types of patients needing emergency care. It is a common misconception that only people who do […] Continue Reading