Patients may not know whether bleeding gums are cause for concern, especially if they only experience this symptom during or after brushing their teeth. In short, bleeding gums are never a normal effect of anything. They always signal the presence of some form of inflammation...
You remember suffering from dental decay as a child, and want to protect your children from not only the discomfort of the cavity itself, but the process required to repair decay. Prevention is much easier than having to react to a problem; and with the...
Athletes who don’t wear mouthguards are risking damage to their smiles, but not all mouthguards are created equal. Stock or boil-and-bite models may seem more economical, but a mouthguard that is custom-designed by our dentist likely offers more protection. First of all, Dr. Kozlow will take...
Sensitive teeth can have a detrimental effect on your quality of your life, but don’t feel that you’re resigned to the fate of wincing every time you bite into something that’s hot or cold or even sweet or sour. Affordable dentistry interventions can give you...
Healthy teeth can last a lifetime and preserving your oral health can save you time and money. With proper care and professional treatment, teeth can be preserved with preventive dentistry and repaired with restorative procedures. By taking a proactive approach to preserving one’s oral health, patients...
Many people believe that the best way to remove stain and plaque is to scrub their teeth with a hard bristle brush using a heavy hand. In addition many tooth pastes and gels on the market today contain abrasive elements that can damage dental enamel,...
For most patients, the recommended time frame for having teeth professionally cleaned is every six months. However, this does not pertain to everyone. Individuals who have experienced periodontal disease or issues with gingivitis should consider shortening this time frame to every three or four months....
There are things to take into consideration if your gums bleed when brushing. Are you exerting too much pressure in a misplaced effort to remove plaque? Are you brushing with a firm toothbrush believing that you are getting your teeth as clean as possible? If...
Many people bite their fingernails, and the reasons are numerous. Habit, boredom, nerves, self-mutilation are many of the reasons given, but the consequences on oral health are rarely discussed in connection to nail biting. There is evidence linking nail biting to chipped or broken front...
We teach our children to learn by our good example. Taking care of teeth is easily demonstrated by allowing your children to witness you flossing daily and brushing at least twice per day. Seeking affordable dentistry for you and your family will allow adults and...