What Causes Discoloration of Teeth?
Discoloration of Teeth and Its Causes? Ever since professional teeth whitening became popular, many people feel dissatisfied with the lack of brightness of their teeth. Those who can’t afford this popular cosmetic dentistry procedure buy over-the-counter kits to try to improve the shade of their teeth at home. Unfortunately, they may end up repeating the […]
How to Avoid Dry Socket after Your Tooth Extraction
Dry Socket after a Tooth Extraction The extraction of a tooth is a relatively straightforward procedure, but at times, complications like dry socket arise. This painful condition occurs when the blood clot at the site of the extraction dislodges, dissolves, or fails to develop properly before the wound heals. Fortunately, there are steps that you […]
7 Tips for a Beautiful and Brilliant White Smile
Tips for a Brilliant White Smile “I want a beautiful and brilliant white smile.” We hear this frequently at Suburban Essex Dental and we have developed a list of seven tips that will help you develop and maintain your beautiful, brilliant white smile. 1. Oral health care To achieve a brilliant white smile, this one […]
Is Your Antidepressant Causing Dry Mouth and Tooth Decay?
Antidepressant? Dry Mouth? Tooth Decay? You probably can say with near certainty that either you or someone that you care about is on an antidepressant right now. According to a recent study, a full one-sixth of adults in America are currently on such drugs. When you think about antidepressants, you probably imagine the effect that […]
The Truth About Candy and Cavities
Candy and Cavities Over time medical research has shown how sugar affects your teeth, and here we highlight some of the more detrimental effects that sugar can have on your teeth. Most of us have had cavities, sensitive teeth, or a toothache before, but did you know that the root cause of all three could […]
What Is Oral Health?
What is oral health care? The oral health definition, according to the American Dental Association, “ is a functional, structural, aesthetic, physiologic and psychosocial state of well-being and is essential to an individual’s general health and quality of life.” So, the proper care and treatment of our mouth can impact our lives in more ways […]
What is the Cause of Your Child’s Bad Breath?
Causes of Your Child’s Bad Breath? As you lean in to give your child a goodnight hug and kiss, you are shocked by the stench seeping out of his mouth. Didn’t he just brush his teeth? What could be the cause of such a big odor coming from such a tiny body? The truth is […]
7 Ways to Better Manage Your Tooth Sensitivity
How To Manage Your Tooth Sensitivity If you’ve ever experienced a shock of pain after a sip of hot coffee or biting into an ice cream cone, you may be living with tooth sensitivity. This uncomfortable condition is caused by thinning of the enamel, resulting in sensitivity to hot, cold, acidic, and sweet foods or […]
Why Do My Teeth Have White Spots?
Why Do My Teeth Have White Spots? White spots on the teeth can develop at any time in life, and for many people, they are the source of embarrassment. Your smile is often the first thing that new people notice about you, and while white spots are quite common, large spots can affect your confidence. […]
5 Scary Root Canal Myths That Simply Aren’t True
Root Canal Myths That Simply Are Not True and Scary When it comes to dental procedures, root canals are among the most feared. So, if your dentist has recommended this treatment to correct a diseased tooth, you may have some anxiety about the process. Much of the fear associated with root canals is based on […]