High-quality dental products, including toothpaste and mouthwash, have the ability to combat plaque in your smile. If you are unfamiliar with the dangers of dental plaque and how it can affect your smile, we are pleased to provide further information on dental plaque to help you protect your teeth from its effects and resulting dental issues. What is dental plaque?... read more »
Toothbrush care includes always taking the necessary steps to brush your teeth and care for your toothbrush. Your toothbrush will not be able to clean your mouth if it is unclean to begin with. Thus, it is important to keep your toothbrush safe and clean so that contamination cannot occur. Here are some helpful tips regarding how you can take... read more »
If you have a bad habit of chewing on pens and pencils, or biting your fingernails, a fragment can potentially break off. If the fragment becomes stuck between your teeth or in your gumline, it’s important to remain calm. Sometimes the pressure and discomfort caused by a situation like this can prompt individuals to act rashly. Small pointed tools like... read more »
TMJ disorder is a term used by orthodontists like Dr. Ali Nia to describe general problems with the temporomandibular joints that are the hinges of your jaw. This can come in the form of discomfort when biting, aches in the muscles around your temples and in front of your ear, range of motion issues or a clicking sensation. There are... read more »
The benefits of oral sealants are many, and they’ve worked wonders for multiple of our patients’ oral wellbeings. However, this hasn’t stopped multiple of our other patients from being uneasy about the materials utilized in dental sealants: namely, they’ve wondered if the BPA in oral sealants is harmful. Because we recognize that you may also have this same worry, we’ve... read more »
Even though dental fillings are designed to repair teeth that suffered small areas of tooth decay and last a long time, they don’t last indefinitely. Over time, the bacteria in your mouth can affect the area where the filling meets the tooth enamel, which allows new tooth decay to develop on the tooth. One telltale sign of tooth decay is... read more »
There is a lot to know about your handy toothbrush. And, the more you know, the better! Our dentist, Dr. Ali Nia, is happy to teach you all about your oral hygiene tool so you can properly and effectively use it each day. Some facts about toothbrushes include: -It’s recommended to use a toothbrush that has soft bristles. This is... read more »
What have you heard of about false teeth? Do you understand what they're made from or why they're fashioned? Do you recognize how to care for them? To help you wrap your mind around false teeth, we've prepared the following information for you. We hope that you find it enlightening. If you have any further questions about false teeth, please... read more »
For lots of people, teeth grinding can be a serious problem. Also called bruxism, teeth grinding can wear and fracture chompers, and it can also develop major headaches and earaches as you sleep, leaving you with a nasty sensation when you awaken. It’s not a condition that should be ignored, but it is often left untreated. Fortunately, dental mouth guards... read more »
Your oral hygiene habits are only as good as the tools you are using. Here is the rundown of the kinds of things you should be looking for in your dental hygiene tools. Brush: Choose a soft-bristled toothbrush that has been approved by the American Dental Association. Make sure it is in the right shape and size for your... read more »