How well do you plan your dental hygiene routine every day? If you’re like most people, you’ve brushed and flossed and rinse your teeth so often that it barely takes any conscious thought, much less any planning. However, that familiarity is one reason why many people’s hygiene routines are lacking in one area or another,… Read more »
Category: General Dentistry Syosset LI NY
Dental Things that Are More Concerning as You Age
The specific concerns that your smile faces depend on a variety of factors. For instance, the quality of your dental hygiene routine over the years, the presence of existing dental issues, and systemic conditions that are related to poor oral health can all become more prominent as time goes on. Fortunately, caring for your smile… Read more »
What Does Your Smile Need Most this Year?
Ideally, you should always do all that you can to optimize your oral health and your smile’s appearance. Sometimes, though, a problem may not seem as though it needs immediate attention, or you may have had trouble finding time in your schedule to address it. This New Year, resolve to make the most of your… Read more »
A Few Good Resolutions for Your Smile
Every year, most people take a close look at their lives and make a few important resolutions to improve them. For many people, the state of their oral health is an important factor in their overall quality of life, and optimizing their smiles offers an excellent place to start for self-improvement. Fortunately, you have a… Read more »
Why You Need Your Dentist’s Help to Treat Your Toothache
Toothaches are common, and in many cases, the right home remedy can help you find temporary relief from one. However, those remedies are rarely effective in the long-term, and after a while, your toothache is likely to come back. That’s because toothaches are usually caused by some other underlying condition, and to relieve it, your… Read more »
Why Are Your Teeth Wearing Down?
Of the many things that can threaten the health and integrity of your teeth, such as tooth decay, many patients don’t realize that some conditions can make their teeth dangers to themselves. For instance, if you have bruxism (constant teeth-grinding), then you may notice that the surfaces of your teeth seem to be wearing down… Read more »
A Few Reasons Bad Breath Should Worry You
If you experience chronic bad breath, then you might constantly worry about speaking too closely to someone out of fear that they’ll find out. If your bad breath doesn’t go away, however, then there may be several other reasons why you should worry about it. Everything about your dental health happens for a reason. In… Read more »
Are These Habits Harming Your Teeth?
Hopefully, you know now that brushing and flossing your teeth every day is essential to maintaining the health of your teeth. Dental issues like tooth decay and gum disease typically stem from poor dental hygiene, and if not attended to, either illness can lead to dire consequences for your oral health. However, even if your… Read more »
Is Stress Threatening Your Oral Health?
You may already be aware of stress’ side effects, from headaches and stomach pains to high blood pressure and an increased risk of serious illnesses (including heart disease). Because of the wide range of concerns stress can generate regarding your physical wellbeing, its influence on your oral health is not as often discussed. To help… Read more »
Chronic Bad Breath? It’s Probably Bacteria
Do you wish your breath were a little fresher now and then? Bad breath can not only diminish your confidence, but also be a significant embarrassment when someone else catches a whiff, especially during a first impression. Luckily, bad breath is typically manageable even if it is highly offensive, and with proper care and maintenance,… Read more »
