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Family Dental Wellness provides root canals to patients in the Olean, NY area. Click here to learn more about our top tips for preparing for a root canal!

Family Dental Wellness offers professional teeth whitening treatments to help you achieve a brighter smile. Our dental office is in Olean, NY, but our services extend to Bradford, PA, Ellicottville, NY, Salamanca, NY, and surrounding areas.

Do you need a dental crown? Luckily, we are here to help at Family Dental Wellness! We offer same day crowns to those throughout Olean, NY. Give us a call today!

Family Dental Wellness is a family dentist serving the Olean, NY area. Click here to learn more about how often you should visit your dentist!

A common desire among people of all ages is to have whiter teeth. However, some people naturally have whiter teeth than others, so there is only so much a person can do to get their teeth as white as possible. There are quite a few tips and tricks that have worked for people to whiten their teeth. Some involve food and drinks, while others involve the use of common ingredients most people keep in their homes. Here are a few teeth whitening tips you can use to make your smile a little brighter: Adding baking soda to your toothbrush - This is one of the easiest things to try that doesn’t require much of an investment. Just take your toothbrush, add some baking soda to it, and brush your teeth. The worst part about this teeth whitening tip is the taste, but if you can get past that you’ll be all set. Eat more fruits & vegetables - A natural teeth whitening technique is eating more fruits and vegetables, particularly strawberries. It has been said that strawberries contain malic acid which can aid in removing discoloration on teeth. Cut back on foods with added sugars - Sugar will add to the amount of decay on your teeth, so if you want them whiter it’s best to cut back on sweets. When you have a sugar craving, be sure to brush your teeth right after to minimize the amount of time the sugar is sitting on your teeth. Drink less coffee & red wine - Coffee and red wine are the enemies of anyone who is on a teeth whitening journey. If you can’t go without your red wine, then take a sip of water after every sip of wine. The water will keep your teeth from getting stained. For coffee, drink iced coffee from a straw when you can instead of sipping hot coffee.

There are many benefits to getting invisible braces instead of metal braces, that extend far beyond the typical comment that invisible braces “look better.” Our team of dentists at Family Dental Wellness wants to help you improve your smile, without you needing to alter your appearance. Here are a few benefits of choosing invisible braces instead of metal ones: Comfort - The traditional metal braces require occasional visits to the dentist to get them tightened. This tightening is what ensures that your teeth get straighter. Easier to maintain good dental hygiene - Metal braces are tough to clean because they are on top of your teeth. Therefore, there are certain foods and drinks you must avoid. Invisible braces allow you the freedom to eat and drink what you want. Increases self-confidence - Invisible braces are the best way to keep your confidence level high, but also get the straight teeth you want! Getting invisible braces means no one will know that you have braces while you go through the teeth-straightening process! Contact our team about our Invisalign technology today! Ability to eat and drink whatever you want - Common food and drink restrictions with metal braces are coffee, wine, sugary snacks, gum, and any chewy candy or snacks. Skip the headache of not being able to eat what you want by getting invisible braces. We guarantee you will not regret it! Call Family Dental Wellness today to schedule an appointment to get invisible braces! Our services are accessible to Ellicottville, Salamanca, and Olean, NY.

A root canal is a procedure to alleviate pain caused by an infected tooth. During a root canal procedure, a dental surgeon will remove the part of the tooth that is infected. Afterward, the dental surgeon will fill the tooth in to seal your tooth. There are several clues to look for when trying to figure out whether or not you need a root canal. Here are a few: Broken tooth - A cracked tooth results in the nerves of your tooth becoming exposed, which causes unwanted pain and discomfort. You can get rid of the discomfort from a cracked tooth by getting a root canal. Sensitivity - If you notice that one of your teeth has become sensitive to hot or cold foods, it is important not to ignore it. Sensitivity is a sign that something is wrong with your tooth. Visit Family Dental Wellness. We will check your tooth and see if you need a root canal. Swollen gums - Swollen gums don't always mean you need a root canal. Your gums might swell from not practicing proper dental hygiene, cavities, or gingivitis. Tooth discoloration - Tooth discoloration could result from infection, aging, genetics, or poor dental hygiene. Instead of guessing what it is, please make an appointment with one of our dentists! We can make sure you don't need a root canal. Deep decay - Keeping up with brushing, flossing, and using mouthwash is essential to maintaining good dental hygiene. Failure to keep up with dental hygiene will result in deep decay settling on the base of your teeth. Once this happens, there is no way of reversing it. If you notice deep decay on your teeth, contact our office immediately. Ignoring tooth decay will result in needing a root canal.