Imagine it’s still winter … you’re standing at the door, ready to brave the cold. You’re layered-up with three shirts and a sweatshirt, your heavy winter coat, and two layers of socks underneath your waterproof winter boots. Then you’ve got those awesome jeans with the flannel on the inside, your comfy hat, scarf, and gloves….
Are Dental X-Rays Safe?
“Are Dental X-Rays Safe?” and Other Questions about Dental X-Rays Some of the most common questions we get at Goldstein Dental have to do with dental x-rays: Are they safe? Why do I or my kids need them? And how often should I get them? These are great questions (and we love how much you…
Cavities, Root Canals, Gum Disease, Oh My!
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…
Silver Amalgam Fillings, is something fishy?
Within the past decade, questions have been raised about the safety of silver amalgam fillings due to their partial use of mercury in the filling. While the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) evaluated their safety in 2009 and found no serious connection with mercury in amalgam fillings and releasing of mercury in the body, many…
Root Canals: Fact and Fiction
Root canals. It seems public opinion of the words themselves are vaguely ominous and sound painful. But what do we really know about root canals? Root canals can be necessary for a variety of issues such as: a chipped or cracked tooth, deep infection, bad amount of decay, when the pulp of the tooth becomes…
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:…
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…