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Gluten-free dietary options are becoming
Gluten-free dietary options are becoming more prevalent day by day to meet the demands of those with Celiac disease or those who have a sensitivity. As this market expands, non-edible products like toothpaste are also becoming available…but do they make a difference? Read what one doctor had to say here: http://bit.ly/1MFp86p
Your smile should truly represent who yo
Your smile should truly represent who you are on the inside. Read how a generous customer went about giving a kind-hearted, hard-working restaurant worker the tip of a lifetime, a new smile, by clicking here: http://huff.to/1MFoLsE
Make your first impression a great one!
Make your first impression a great one! Schedule an appointment today!
Root Canal Awareness Week
With Root Canal Awareness Week coming upon us this March 22nd-28th, your Elmhurst NY dentist wanted to do their part, and is here today to discuss the benefits and process of this tooth-saving procedure with you, the patient.
Did you know an overwhelming majority of the population, some 70%, fear not only the loss of a tooth, but the procedure of a root canal? Tall tales of the pain endured during root canal therapy are widespread, but on average- not very likely or accurate. The ultimate irony is derived from the fact that the only way to NOT lose a tooth in many circumstances is to give it a root canal, making it one of the most frequently utilized endodontic treatments.
A root canal could be helpful in cases where a patient is in severe pain because of a tooth that has suffered at the hands of substantial decay, repeated procedures on the same tooth, or fault dental work causing cracks. Quite literally at the center of the procedure, and the pain, is a pulp tissue that contains blood vessels and nerves that have become inflamed or infected.
To resolve this pain, the pulp must be removed and the tooth filled. Due to the surrounding tissues being quite nourishing all by themselves, the tooth can continue having a “healthy life” without the pulp present.
For this procedure, the pulp is removed via an opening made in the crown of the tooth. Once all of the infected pulp is eliminated, a thorough cleaning of the cavity of the tooth is performed, then filled and sealed. A permanent crown and filling will be created to give the tooth a natural color and bite, being applied, more than likely, at a follow up visit.
And that is all! Just these few steps and you can keep the natural appearance, sensation and biting force of your natural tooth, compared to replacement of it altogether.
The need for a root canal can only be diagnosed by Dr. Kessman, your Elmhurst NY dentist. Call our office at (718) 335-4980 to make an appointment to address any tooth pain you may be experiencing, today!
DDS? DMD? If you aren’t a medical profes
DDS? DMD? If you aren’t a medical professional, you may think, “Those are too many letters for me!” Learn what the “DDS” and “DMD” at the end of your dentist’s name stands for, and how they got them by clicking here: http://bit.ly/1uaJPN4 http://ow.ly/i/8YEON
How much do you actually brush? We recom
How much do you actually brush? We recommend twice daily brushing for at least two minutes per session in order to help preserve a healthy mouth…but we know it’s not ALWAYS possible. Read more about the truth behind our brushing habits, here: http://yhoo.it/1DbGS2l
Make an appointment today so you can you
Make an appointment today so you can you brag about being cavity-free! http://ow.ly/i/8RqPU
While a glass of red wine may make you f
While a glass of red wine may make you feel fine, does it hold any benefits to your oral health? See new findings the ADA and researchers are debating on by clicking the following: http://bit.ly/11onG5u http://ow.ly/i/8RqDe
Playing a musical instrument can be one
Playing a musical instrument can be one of the most gratifying and beneficial extracurricular activities a person of any age can engage in. But are there certain dangerous bacteria just waiting to ambush your mouth the next time you want to play some tunes? Find out more here: http://bit.ly/1BVMwKX