The days of silver fillings (amalgam) are over! Although they are still considered safe, there are many disadvantages to getting a silver dental filling. With the advancement of dentistry, tooth-colored fillings are now a great restorative option for your damaged tooth. These fillings are made out of a composite-resin material that is even safer since… Read more »
Category: Patient Education
Can Sugar-Free Drinks Damage Your Teeth?
You probably understand the link between sugar and tooth decay, but did you know that sugar-free drinks can be just as damaging to your teeth? Acid is formed when sugar comes in contact with plaque or tartar on our teeth, eventually leading to tooth decay. However, the lack of sugar in these drinks does not… Read more »
What Happens After You Lose Teeth?
Unfortunately, we can lose teeth to gum disease, decay, or facial injury. Lost teeth directly affects how you speak, chew, and how confident you are. In addition to the benefits of restoring your tooth (or teeth), you can also prevent your face from changing shape and your teeth from shifting to fill the current gaps… Read more »
Prevent Stress from Diluting Your Holiday Joy
Recently, we wrote about the devastating effects of stress on your oral health. While elevated stress levels have long been associated with a higher risk of certain illnesses, the damage that stress causes your teeth and gums is often more subtle and less-often discussed. Bruxism (the habit of teeth-grinding), TMJ disorder, and excessive tooth wear… Read more »
Syosset Dentist Explains the Three Mechanisms of Tooth Staining
Even if you’ve never needed corrective dental work, chances are that at some point you were, or will be, disappointed with the color of your teeth. In fact, whiter teeth are still among the most commonly requested cosmetic dental procedures today. Like all aspects of your health, however, prevention is the best cure for a… Read more »
Syosset Dentist Explains What an Apple a Day Means for Your Teeth
Chances are, there a lot of people who could tell you what an apple a day does for you, according to the old saying. Aside from keeping the doctor away, however, apples have a complicated relationship with your oral health, and possess properties that can be both helpful and harmful to your teeth. Your Syosset… 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 »
The Dental Implant Quiz, from Your Syosset Dentist
As tooth replacements, dental implants are the most effective and aesthetically pleasing dental prosthetic. As a rule in conservative dentistry, we prefer to maintain as much healthy tooth structure as possible. Sometimes, however, a tooth can become damaged or diseased beyond repair and may require extraction. At other times, a tooth may fall out before… Read more »
Could Chocolate Help You Prevent Cavities?
Some people would say that chocolate is an addiction. They wouldn’t be entirely incorrect: chocolate contains the chemicals tyramine and tryptophan, which the brain converts into the natural feel-good chemicals dopamine and serotonin. Thankfully, we are becoming more aware of chocolate’s health benefits so you don’t have to feel as guilty for indulging in the… Read more »
Syosset Dentist Advises—Pack Your Childrens’ School Lunches
Know What They’re Eating There is no end to the list of what most parents worry about while their children are at school. One common cause for worry is whether or not your child is eating properly while he/she is away from home for the day. Schools are required to provide the recommended amount of… Read more »
