Dental x-rays are an important part of your routine check-up. They help us to spot troublesome areas in your mouth, teeth, and gums. In addition, we can see the position of your jaw and facial bone composition. Some of these areas are difficult to see with just an oral exam. The two main types of…
As a practicing dentist I have always made it a priority to constantly learn. This has manifested in the form of constant continuing education to stay on the forefront of our field. For the last few years I have started learning about how our oral structures play into our airway, and specifically how it affects…
A dental crack should be examined and treated immediately. You need to contact our office right away if your tooth has chipped and cracked. WHAT CAUSES DENTAL CRACKS? A crack can be caused from one of various reasons. It may result from the pressure of grinding the teeth, or may develop from a weakened tooth…
When you are involved in an accident, you may suffer from a cracked tooth. If your oral cavity becomes too acidic, it may weaken your enamel, leading to fissures on the teeth. Due to pressure, a section of the tooth may fall off with time, leaving half of your tooth still attached to your gums.…
Some people prefer to use an electric toothbrush over a manual toothbrush. While both types of tools will clean the teeth, an electric toothbrush may be a better choice for someone with mobility problems or for someone who does not like to brush manually. LOOKING AT THE PROS AND CONS OF MANUAL AND ELECTRIC TOOTHBRUSHES…
Every day, at least twice, you should brush your tooth to remove bacteria, food debris, and plaque from your mouth. However, while brushing your teeth leaves your mouth cleaner, your toothbrush now hosts the germs and debris from your mouth. Also, since most people store their toothbrushes in the bathroom, they will collect bacteria that…
Brushing is one of the most basic and core requirements of good oral and dental hygiene. However, if you brush your teeth with the wrong kind of toothbrush or toothpaste, it isn’t likely to achieve the desired results. When it comes to dental care and hygiene, it is very important to pick the right toothbrush…
Happy February from Chichetti and Patel Dental Wellness! February is National Children’s Dental Health Month. In this month’s blog, we want to put a spotlight on our pediatric patients. Let’s just put it out there. Most kids don’t love to brush. I hear it from parents, our young patients, and with my children. It’s a…
Oral Appliance Therapy involves attaching an oral or dental customized appliance inside the mouth while you are asleep. The appliance we use in this treatment is removable. This appliance can be placed in your mouth and you can take it out once you wake up. When worn, it prevents the internal airway blockage that occurs…
Although cavities are a common dental issue, many patients are apprehensive about having them filled. Patients would like to experience as little discomfort as possible, and we sympathize with that opinion. However, if a cavity is left untreated it can lead to more serious dental problems. Cavities which are left alone never get better. It…