Seeing some red in the sink after brushing or flossing may raise an eyebrow or two. It may seem like your gums are bleeding for no reason. But before you venture down the rabbit hole of what-ifs, consider these common causes of gum bleeding. Common Causes of Bleeding Gums:• Vigorous ToothbrushingThe extra oomph you’ve put…
Got a Cold Sore? Here’s How to Treat It Quickly Ugh. A cold sore appears a couple days before a party where you’ll be photographed as much as the Royal Couple. That smile that we’ve been working on together just went from hero to zero, right? Not necessarily. Finding which cold sore treatment works best…
Nobody’s perfect. We all pick up bad habits along the way. Even our oral health isn’t immune. Try as you may, odds are you’ve picked up a habit or two in the name of convenience. That’s totally okay! We get it. And that’s why we’re here: to ensure your oral health is in fantastic shape….
Getting to Know…Name: Karah W Occupation: Treatment Plan CoordinatorFrom: Hamburg, NYFirst Job: Coat Check Attendant at McKinley Park InnFavorite Color: PinkFavorite Food: Mom’s homemade pizza & lasagnaHobbies: Golf, spinning and walkingHave Any Pets: No, but has the best baby boy, Jack!Three Fun Facts: She has worked at Goldstein Dental since graduating her senior year of…
Name: Anna R Occupation: Front Desk ReceptionFrom: Geneva, NYFirst Job: Waitress at a WineryFavorite Color: YellowFavorite Food: PastaHobbies: Traveling, reading, hikingHave Any Pets: A rescue dog named HeelaThree Fun Facts: She fosters dogs for a local rescue, graduated with a bachelors in Biology, and has almost perfected (very subjective fact) the art of making homemade…
Ever look at a photo of yourself from only a few years ago and ask yourself, “Huh, were my teeth looked a bit brighter back then?” We definitely do. Coffee and red wine usually get the blame for teeth discoloration, but several other causes may be the culprit. Common Reasons for Tooth Discoloration Spotty Dental…
Mouth open or mouth closed?After lunch or after dinner?Flat or at an angle? We brush our teeth every day (hopefully!), but who knew it was this complicated. Just grab abrush a get to work, right? Not so fast, my friend! There are actually some best practices to be mindful of when brushingthose pearly whites. The…
When it comes to the dental world, terminology and reasoning for dental work is new to patients. What’s the difference between a filling, onlay and a crown? Why do I need any of those? What causes a root canal and why do I need one? With some visual representation and x-rays we can breakdown the…
Sometimes it is hard to grasp the idea of how a cavity can turn into a crown or root canal because it is hard to visualize. Well worry no more! Take a peek at this video for a crash course in the anatomy of your mouth, the connections to your teeth and the ins and…