In my practice I have patients that love to come for cleaning because they don’t feel any discomfort. I also have patient that are extra sensitive and need some accommodations in order to tolerate it.
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A toothache that is not really a toothache
February 21, 2021
How can you feel a toothache but not come from your teeth? Because the pain feels like it’s coming from your tooth, it’s natural to assume that all toothaches are caused by cavities, loose fillings or crowns, infection of the nerve or gums, impacted wisdom teeth or some other tooth-related problem.
Quicker Solutions for Fully Restored Smiles
January 21, 2021
As dentists, the goal is to help our patients achieve a lifetime of a health mouth, which helps them eat well, smile without embarrassment and speak properly.
(more…)The Secrets Your Tongue Can Tell You
December 14, 2020
Q: I brush and floss at night, but in the morning weak up with bad breath. What else can I do?
A: Saliva production decreases during sleep, which gives odor-producing bacteria an opportunity to multiply and grow. It is considered normal to have some odor in the morning. However, if you brush your teeth in the morning and the odor returns in an hour, than you definitely need to see your dentist to check for cavities and gum disease.
(more…)Are crowded teeth only aesthetic problem?
September 22, 2020
For many people straight teeth are associated with a beautiful smile but is that all?
While well aligned teeth can make smile more attractive, straight teeth can also dramatically improve person’s oral health and function.
70% of adult US population has some type of misalignment, such as crowding, spacing, open bite, deep bite/overbite, cross bite, edge to edge bite. Left untreated misaligned teeth can lead to gum disease, cavities, teeth fractures and jaw joint pain.
For my 24 years in practice I have seen the detrimental effect of improper bite and crowded teeth. Here are some of the main reason why we like to have our teeth straight.
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