Bad breath can be awkward and annoying. But it may be a sign of something more serious. Here are some potential causes of halitosis to watch out for: -Bacteria: If you don’t care well for your teeth, bad bacteria can live in your teeth and gums, creating plaque and other malodorous substances that also lead to tooth decay. -Gum disease:... read more »
Have you learned that due to the nature of your stains, your teeth cannot be whitened with a bleaching treatment? Or perhaps you injured your teeth in an accident. You might want to try dental veneers or dental bonding. But which one is better? Here’s some information to help you decide: Dental bonding employs composite resin to fasten to the... read more »
Although your tooth enamel is a very strong substance, it is often no match for the acidity created by or contained within foods and drinks. Destructive acids that exist in snacks, as well as those transformed from sugars, can eat through tooth enamel and form holes known as cavities. The progression of enamel wearing down over time is called dental... read more »
Are you looking for a way to give your smile a dazzling boost? If so, you are not alone. Every day, thousands of people wish they had a whiter, brighter smile. That is why our team here at Designer Smiles Dentistry in Garden City, New York, is happy to talk to you about having a teeth-whitening treatment. There are many... read more »
Are you doing enough to ensure your teeth and gums will be safe for the future? How well is your oral health care going? Listed below are important questions to ask yourself for improving your oral health: - Are you actively staying away from potential oral health risks such as mouth jewelry? - Are you making sure to use the... read more »
Dental implants are perhaps the most effective method for transforming your smile. What do dental implants do? Simply put, they replace broken or missing teeth with an artificial tooth. If you have missing teeth or if you wear dentures that you find uncomfortable, you might consider learning more about dental implants. As you will learn from our dentist in a... read more »
Cavities are the result of bacterial tooth decay compromising a local area of tooth enamel. They are often the aftereffect of a chip or poor oral hygiene practices. Without timely treatment, the bacterial presence will inevitably spread through the tooth, compromising more tooth enamel, and threatening the health of the tooth. With early detection, a small filling can often be... read more »
What do you do when your TMJs are damaged? Your TMJs, also called your temporomandibular joints, are joints in your jaw that play a fundamental role in your mouth’s ability to open and close. Some signs that they may be damaged include irregular popping noises from your jaw, the inability to have full movement when opening and closing your mouth,... read more »
Athletes participating in contact sports are always at increased risk of physical harm and injury. This is even more of an issue if you choose to forgo the use of a quality mouthguard. In a situation like this, the risk of having a tooth knocked out of the socket is very high. Should something of this severity befall you, the... read more »
If you are looking to provide a treatment for your teeth that can improve their look as well as improve their function, many different services can be used. Dental crowns, dental veneers, and dental bonding treatments all work effectively and safely to improve the look and function of your smile. However, if you are looking only to enhance a small... read more »