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Dr. Hosaka and the rest of the Elegant Smiles team know of several foods that are highly effective at preventing oral disease and bad breath. Add some more of these items into your everyday diet and see what kind of difference it makes in your smile health. Cheese Sharp aged cheeses have a savory, tangy… Continue reading
Gum recession is a common oral health problem. It happens when the gums pull or shrink away from teeth and leave the sensitive yellow tooth roots exposed to the elements. Suffering from receding gums can lead to discomfort and even feelings of self-consciousness over your smile. What can you do if gum recession is having… Continue reading
Cracked and chipped teeth are common dental complaints around the holiday season. Indulging on the likes of sticky caramel, hard candies, crispy crackers, and crunchy nuts can lead to enamel damage. Even if you’ve been carefully watching your diet, an unexpected accident can also cause chipped teeth. If you’ve ended up with a chipped tooth,… Continue reading
Dental sealants are plastic covers painted over deep grooves on the chewing surfaces of molars. The material is applied in a liquid state so that it flows smoothly and evenly to fill in the crevices, but it quickly hardens under a curing light. What Dental Sealants Do Dentists put sealants on teeth that are currently… Continue reading
Dental veneers are valuable and permanent restorations that need diligent care. They aren’t well-suited for youths who are still growing, prone to dental accidents, or have poor oral hygiene. So, if your young child has a chipped tooth or other smile imperfections, what can you do about it? Teeth Whitening A veneer can perfectly cover… Continue reading
Snoring can cause problems like a sore throat, waking yourself up from the noise, and starting fights with your loved ones because you’re sleep deprived. You may snore because of having a cold or allergies, or even if you’ve had a couple of alcoholic drinks before bed. But snoring may be a sign of a… Continue reading
Hear what our Brookhaven dental team has to say about determining your risk for tooth decay. Your Coffee Addiction Sipping a caffeinated drink may be your typical afternoon pick-me-up. If there’s sweetener in your beverage, however, it will steadily erode your enamel and lead to decay. Snoring If your mouth is even temporarily dried out… Continue reading
No, it doesn’t. Technically speaking, you can choose to wear any kind of mouthguard you want. There is no hard-and-fast rule. Whether you need either a sports guard or a guard to prevent teeth grinding in your sleep, there are options galore. You can find all kinds online and in drugstores in addition to the… Continue reading
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common condition in which the throat temporarily closes during sleep, preventing oxygen from reaching the lungs. OSA is a serious problem since it deprives the brain of oxygen and disrupts the sleep cycle. Do you suffer from sleep apnea? Here are some signs that you or your sleeping partner… Continue reading
It can be expensive to keep repairing your natural teeth. The idea of having them extracted and replaced with dentures is starting to sound nice. Before you start begging your Brookhaven restorative dentist for a set of dentures, however, you should consider a few important facts. You Can’t Chew as Well Most adults can bite… Continue reading
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