Did you know, when a person loses a tooth (or teeth) due to disease, injury, or for any reason, there are plenty of options to replace that missing tooth! Treatment and care plans are available with the help of a caring dentist. Tooth loss is not something that should discourage you from seeking dental care.
read moreInvisalign is one of the most significant dental advances of the last two decades. Before Invisalign, anyone with crowded or crooked teeth had to suffer the wrath of traditional metal braces. The beauty of these nearly invisible thermoplastic aligners is that they help straighten your teeth and enhance your smile without the irritation and embarrassment
read moreAs parents, we are there for all of our children’s “firsts,” first words, first steps, and most certainly, first teeth. A baby has tiny developing tooth buds present even before birth. Normally, around 4-7 months those tooth buds give way to shiny white teeth and thereafter, baby teeth make their exit for permanent adult teeth.
read moreDentistry is no longer just about a healthy tooth (or teeth,) it is about full body wellness. How can you expect the rest of your body to be in excellent health if you neglect the very place where all of it starts-your mouth? Approximately 47% of adults between the ages of 30-70 have some degree
read moreWhy do I need to visit the dentist every 6 months? This is one of the most frequently asked questions in dentistry, “Why do I need to come twice a year?” Even if you meticulously care for your teeth with regular brushing and flossing, visiting your dentist twice a year is still necessary to professionally
read moreDentists injecting Botox? Why not?! Many people are surprised when they hear of dentists offering Botox and dermal fillers at their offices. People usually respond with, “I thought you could only get BOTOX and dermal filler procedures from a plastic surgeon or dermatologist office.” While plastic surgeons and dermatologists were some of the first healthcare
read moreNail biting and your oral health Are you a nail biter? Then you might be suffering from a pathologic grooming condition called onychophagia. People who engage in self-grooming fingernails by using their teeth are called an “onychophagist,” or more commonly, a nail biter. Studies have shown that 26 to 33 percent of children between the
read moreThe dangers of bacteria passing from parent to child A kiss, sharing utensils and food with your baby….these are all common practices for parents. As harmless as these activities may seem, many parents are unaware the harm they could cause to their children’s dental health by passing harmful bacteria to them. An adult’s mouth typically
read moreIn this edition of the Finkelsetin Dental Blog Spot we discuss Gum Disease also known as Periodontitis and some of the warning signs you can look out for to help prevent it from becoming a burden on your life. As tykes we are told that a healthy mind is a healthy body. What we aren’t
read moreOral cancer is not as rare as you might have thought. Every April, the dental community comes together to fight against a disease that will affect 45,750 Americans every year. According to the Oral Cancer Foundation, nearly 45,750 Americans will be diagnosed with oral or pharyngeal cancer this year. Out of those 45,750 newly diagnosed,
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