A sudden, severe toothache is one of the most common symptoms of a dental emergency (which typically involves harm to one or more of your teeth). But toothaches can also indicate issues that aren’t exactly an emergency. You will still need to seek dental treatment to alleviate them, just not immediately. If you aren’t sure… Read more »
Category: General Dentistry Syosset LI NY
Your Dentist’s Tips to Beat Bad Breath
Breath mints, breath strips, breath spray, mouthwash, sugarless chewing gum – other than brushing and flossing your teeth, these are among the most popular methods of freshening bad breath on a moment’s notice. Unfortunately, they’re not always as effective as you might wish, depending on the cause of your persistently bad breath. Most often, bad… Read more »
Key Preventive Care for Your Smile this Summer
Whatever your summer plans might entail, whether they involve exotic vacations or laidback evenings spent at your own home, it is important that you include diligent dental hygiene routine as part of your summer schedule. Otherwise your smile could suffer from cavities, gum disease and other oral health concerns. Fortunately, preventive dentistry is simpler than… Read more »
Why Are Dental Cleanings So Important?
Despite the fact that it’s common knowledge, may patients do not fully realize the importance of maintaining regular dental visits. Or, the role that preventive dentistry plays in preserving their natural, heathy, beautiful smiles. The general rule is to attend a dental cleaning and checkup at least once every six months. However, if your smile… Read more »
How To Stop Grinding Your Teeth
Many of us grind or clench our teeth at some point, although most children grow out of the habit. Unfortunately, chronic grinding or clenching – medically known as bruxism – can be damaging to your teeth and overall oral health, especially in severe cases. It often occurs throughout the sleep cycle (known as sleep bruxism)… Read more »
Patient’s Guide To Detecting Cavities
According to a report done by the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), 92% of adults (ages 20-64) have had at least one cavity in their permanent teeth. While we know preventive dentistry can keep the infection-causing bacteria at bay, if you were to leave decay untreated it could cause further health complications… Read more »
How Will Your Teeth Fare Against the Thanksgiving Onslaught?
As children, few spontaneous outbursts could bring us as much joy as a massive impromptu food fight. Plastering a handful of mashed potatoes on your best friend’s face is a form of bonding unmatched by more conventional methods. Typically, however, childhood food fights rarely went unpunished, and cleaning the aftermath was nowhere near as fun…. Read more »
Syosset Dentist Explains How Your Sinuses Can Hurt Your Teeth
A toothache, or tooth sensitivity, can indicate a number of different dental maladies. Decaying teeth are often sensitive, as well as cracked or broken teeth that leave the pulp exposed. Although small, your teeth can become an incredible hindrance when they are disturbed. In fact, nearly 25% of adults in America admit to having taken… Read more »
Syosset Dentist Asks: Are Your Teeth Afraid of Heights?
There are many factors in today’s world that pose dangers to teeth that our forefather’s may never have guessed. For instance, for quite some time, tobacco was not thought to have any negative health effects at all, and yet as common as it is today, the bad habit is a leading cause of one of… Read more »
What You May Not Know About Your Tongue
Did you know that your tongue is the strongest muscle in your body, or that it is the only muscle connected at one end? The tongue plays an important part in the function of your mouth. After all, it takes up quite a bit of space. However, many people neglect to mention the tongue when… Read more »
