Areas of decay in the smile can impact your overall dental health. These areas, known as cavities, are small holes that can become deep within the tooth. In order to address them, patients are often encouraged to have dental fillings placed in these holes to seal the tooth and protect it from further damage. Dental… Read More »
If you have shooting pain or dull pain in your mouth, our number one piece of advice is to come into our office for an appointment. However, if you are unable to see us for a few days, we have a few suggestions to help you find relief from your toothache or at least take… Read More »
You are what you eat, and your teeth are no exception. If you eat a diet full of fattening sugary foods, your mouth may be full of cavities. Consider making some healthier changes to improve your smile by changing how you snack. Let’s take a closer look at three different snacks that can give you… Read More »
Brushing your teeth twice daily is essential for a healthy smile ; however, you also must be flossing daily in order to clean all the surfaces of your teeth. Flossing daily is as important and necessary for you to use as a toothbrush. By cleaning in between your teeth, dental floss can protect you from… Read More »
Waking up with dental pain isn’t something that anyone wants to experience. Two of the most common oral conditions that cause this type of pain are either a cavity or an abscess. So, what are the differences between these two, and how can hey be treated? Let’s take a closer look and see. What’s A… Read More »
Having a missing filling is something that can be obvious to some people and not so apparent to others. The average composite filing lasts about 10-15 years . Some filings last longer than 15 years and you will only need to have it replaced if you run into any of the following three problems. Your… Read More »
Even though the whole point of going on vacation is to get away from your regular, everyday routine, there are a few things that you should still keep doing like taking good care of your smile. To help you avoid getting any cavities while on vacation by the pool or beach, we have a few… Read More »
When you come to our office for your teeth cleaning and examination appointment, one of the many things your hygienist does is check the health of your gums. This is done by using a specific instrument which measures the health of your gum tissue. If she sees bleeding while cleaning your teeth, this also tells… Read More »
You may think that in order to get your teeth fresh and clean that all you need is a toothbrush with toothpaste, but that is incorrect. Dr. Slepchik has a few tips to help you improve your dental hygiene and reduce cavities. Please read below. Use a Fluoride Toothpaste You may not know this, but… Read More »
When you think about taking good care of your teeth, you probably have a few things that come to mind like brushing your teeth, flossing, and getting regular cleanings in Dr. Lenny Slepchik’s office. However, there are some other things— like chewing sugar-free gum— that can also help to make sure that your teeth stay… Read More »