Notice a white line along the inner side of your cheek? This condition is known as Linea Alba, stemming from the Latin meaning of White Line. It is simply hardening of your oral mucosa. Linea alba is a common finding, asymptomatic (a condition producing or showing no symptoms), benign, usually occurs bilaterally (on both sides…
What’s going on with my sensitive teeth?
Some people are blessed with the life of never having felt the sensation of “sensitive teeth” while for some, it may come and go and for others, sensitive teeth is something they are unfortunately familiar with on a regular basis. Sensitive teeth can be caused by a multitude of reasons, some of which may be:…
Implant Facts and Stories
Have some questions or looking for some patient stories about dental implants? Look no further! You are about in embark on a journey that will give you the happiness and confidence you have been yearning for and you’ve just taken the first steps and we will be with you every step of the way. So…
Yikes! How do I get rid of this bad breath?
Everyone knows somebody with chronic bad breath. Most people might immediately assume they just don’t brush their teeth regularly, which may be the case, but bad breath can actually come from a variety of issues. Here is a short video from the ADA on associated issues with bad breath. While one may assume it may…
Implants: To Have or Not to Have Part 2
In our last post we went over the details, what makes a good candidate, pitfalls and misconceptions for conventional implants. Now we can dive into the world of mini implants! We’ll start from the ground level – what are mini implants? Mini implants are like traditional implants but usually smaller in diameter. Pros of using…
Implants: To Have or Not to Have Part 1
As of recent, conventional implants and mini implants have become extremely popular in the dental world. As prices drop, some insurances start to cover partial costs of implants and the general population becomes more well-versed on the topic has given rise to more people asking: What’s the deal with implants? In this article, we’ll speak…
CEREC – Crowns of the Future, Today
One of the exciting components of dentistry is the ever evolving technology changing the field for the better. Enter CEREC, a revolutionary way to design, mill and place a crown. CEREC is a CAD/CAM program that takes intra-oral pictures of a patients mouth (in place of messy impression material), takes these 3D images of your…
Teeth Whitening – What’s the Deal?
Throughout the area, dental practices sell all kinds of whitening deals to bring in customers, so why is what we use the best? At Goldstein Dental, we believe that a variety of options is always better so that every patient’s lifestyle can be met. We have recently implemented our new In-Office Opalescence Boost whitening. With…