Dental crowns are tooth-shaped caps or a tooth cap that is placed atop damaged teeth. They restore the tooth’s shape, size, strength, and appearance. A tooth crown can be made out of metals, porcelain, ceramics, and resin. Usually, they do not require special care other than regular good oral hygiene. The different reasons for needing…
Regular dental checkups and cleanings are important to help ensure the health of your smile. If your dentist has recommended a deep cleaning, you may be wondering, what is a deep cleaning and when do you need one? Here’s what you should know about deep cleanings and who needs them. Regular Cleaning Vs. Deep Cleaning…
3 Tips to Prevent Chipped Teeth from Getting Worse Are you looking into your options for protecting your chipped teeth, so they do not get worse? Good idea. While a professional dentist can easily fix chips in the teeth, it is critical to seek treatment quickly. If the chips are untreated and begin to get…
How To Prevent Enamel Loss Have you ever wondered about tooth enamel and why it’s so important? At Stasny Dental, your oral and overall health are our top priorities. That’s why in today’s post we will talk about how to prevent enamel loss so you can protect your pearly whites for a lifetime. Each tooth…
Do You Brush Your Teeth Too Much? Brushing your teeth is a vital step in maintaining good oral health. However, is there such a thing as over-brushing? The American Dental Association recommends you brush your teeth for 2 minutes, twice a day. People sometimes brush after every meal, or brush midday to freshen up. Although…
Should You Brush Right After Eating? Have you ever been told you should brush your teeth right after eating? While this may sound like the right habit to adapt, this practice could be detrimental to the health of your teeth. Rinsing your mouth with water after eating may be a better option to keep enamel…
Fear of the dentist, otherwise known as dental fear, dental anxiety, or dental phobia, is a common problem for many people. Unfortunately, it can be hard to find thorough advice on how to deal with it. The worst part about dental anxiety is that it often turns an irrational fear into a truly problematic experience.…
A new kind of toothpaste has come onto the scene, challenging fluoride’s #1 seat at the cavity-defense table. But does hydroxyapatite (HAp) really work to protect and strengthen teeth? Is it safe? Should you use it? If you’re done with fluoride and ready to move onto something better and fluoride-free, this is the toothpaste for…
From a simple case of bleeding gums to painful gum recession, gum disease is a problem that you need to deal with as soon as possible. There are a few very common signs of periodontal disease to look for in your daily routine. These signs of gum disease may be signals that your gum health…
Toothache pain can be a minor annoyance to a major disruption of life. While your dentist is the only one who can identify severe tooth pain, there are many tooth pain remedies you can try at home for temporary relief. Depending on the cause of your toothache, certain remedies are likely to work better. For…