If you live in Clovis and you're searching for a new dentist, you've probably noticed there's no shortage of options — Shaw Avenue alone has half a dozen practices within a few miles of each other. So how do you actually choose? Here's what Clovis families should look for, and why so many of them end up driving the short distance to Sunnyside Smiles in East Fresno. If you're in Clovis zip codes 93611, 93612, or 93619 — or anywhere in Sanger, Fowler, Selma, Reedley, or Madera

Tooth Pain Is it normal for a tooth to hurt when I bite down? No. Healthy teeth should not hurt when you chew, bite, or apply pressure. Pain when biting is usually a sign that something is affecting the tooth, nerve, supporting bone, or surrounding gum tissue. Does tooth pain when biting always mean I have a cavity? Not necessarily. While cavities can cause discomfort, many patients with tooth pain when biting actually have: Cracked teeth Loose fillings Dental infections Gum