October is here and fall has officially begun, bringing with it Breast Cancer Awareness Month as well as National Dental Hygiene Month. This is a time to raise awareness for both and help to prevent problems by monitoring your health and being mindful of your lifestyle choices. Whether you are fighting cancer or dental problems, catching problems in their early... read more »
If you have ever lost a tooth, you might have more than just a gap between your teeth. If a lost tooth is not replaced, the bone in the jaw that supported the lost tooth starts to deteriorate. That’s because when you chew your food, there’s no more stimulation to the bone from the missing tooth’s chewing action. Over time,... read more »
When it comes to protecting your teeth, your first line of defense against tooth decay and cavities is tooth enamel, as it is the outermost covering that protects the more vulnerable dentin and tooth pulp below. Your enamel comes equipped for the job as the hardest substance in your body. However, because it doesn’t have living cells it can’t grow... read more »
When you come in for dental exams and we have cleaned your teeth and gum line and removed any hardened plaque, our dentist can look at them for any signs of trouble, such as cavities, loose or broken teeth, damaged fillings, and evaluate your risk rate of certain diseases which might also take into account your family history. We will... read more »
Tooth sensitivity is a common dental issue that inconveniences many people. It might even inconvenience you! In this case, it’s best to know all there is to know about tooth sensitivity so you can prevent as much as possible and treat it if necessary. To help you know all about tooth sensitivity and to test your tooth sensitivity knowledge, our... read more »
Do you know your toothbrush choices? Your toothbrush is a valuable asset that helps you fight for your oral health. Using the right toothbrush for your smile can help prevent cavities and gum disease from invading your smile. To help you understand your options, our dental team is happy to help you. Dr. Ted Grossman is happy to help you... read more »
Children often develop cavities that weaken their smiles and can disrupt their oral development. We are pleased to help you choose effective sources of fluoride treatment to stop cavity development in your child’s teeth. Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral that strengthens tooth enamel against the acidic effects of oral bacteria that spur the demineralization of important minerals in the... read more »
You may have heard in the past from a friend or colleague that root canal therapy is a very unpleasant treatment worse than just having a cavity. While we prefer not to perform root canal therapy because we would rather you not need restorative dental care of any kind, it is actually fairly comfortable and often necessary to preserve a... read more »
Do you suffer from enamel erosion? If so, your tooth enamel is likely wearing down and weakening because of the increased exposure to acid and reduced exposure to fluoride. It’s best to treat enamel erosion as soon as possible before bigger dental problems occur, like cavities. Fortunately, our dentist, Dr. Ted Grossman, has many treatment suggestions for you. Those are:... read more »
If you ever wonder why your dentist, Dr. Ted Grossman, strongly encourages you to keep up with oral hygiene, then our dental team is more than happy to help you. Oral hygiene is very important. In fact, it’s so important that it’s vital to brush twice a day, floss once a day, rinse with mouthwash daily, and attend your checkups... read more »