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Jackson Ave Dental Blog
Our dentists in Long Island City have created this resource on how to take care of your teeth just for our patients. Perhaps it answers your question about one of our dental services?
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Best Cement For Zirconia Crowns
The best cements to use for zirconia crowns are RMGI (resin modified glass ionomer, GI (glass ionomer), or zinc phosphate. While you can...
David Chen, DDS
Jun 21, 20243 min read
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Hairline Crack in Veneer
A hairline crack in a dental veneer is an early indicator of an eventual veneer fracture, either shortly afterwards or if you're lucky,...
David Chen, DDS
May 15, 20243 min read
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Hairline Crack in Porcelain Crown
A porcelain crown with a hairline crack is the beginning stage of a crown fracture which will most likely happen at some point in the...
David Chen, DDS
May 9, 20244 min read
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Can Veneers Be Shortened?
Dental veneers can be shortened even after they've been bonded onto the teeth but there is a limit to how much you can adjust them....
David Chen, DDS
May 2, 20243 min read
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Do You Take Veneers Out At Night?
Bonded on veneers don't get taken out at night but snap on veneers can be and should be removed at night time. Therefore, it really...
David Chen, DDS
May 2, 20243 min read
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Can Your Teeth Shift With Veneers?
Yes, teeth can shift even with veneers because dentition naturally shift all the time. However, certain conditions can cause more...
David Chen, DDS
May 2, 20243 min read
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Can Flossing Loosen a Crown? When it Happens
Flossing should not loosen/dislodge a dental crown with permanent cement but if it does, it means there is something wrong with your...
David Chen, DDS
Apr 24, 20244 min read
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Dental Pontic: Things To Know
A dental pontic is one of the key components of a dental bridge, which is a fixed restorative procedure to replace missing teeth....
David Chen, DDS
Jan 8, 20244 min read
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Dental Bridge: Things To Know
A dental bridge is a restorative procedure which replaces missing teeth with multiple crowns that are connected into one piece. These...
David Chen, DDS
Jan 8, 20249 min read
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Dental Crown: Things To Know
A crown is a restorative dental procedure that places a tooth cap over a defective tooth after it has suffered some type of damage. The...
David Chen, DDS
Jan 6, 202411 min read
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My Crown Fell Out And My Tooth Is Black: Causes & Treatment
If your crown falls off and the tooth looks black, it could be normal or it could be a cavity but you have no way to tell unless you get...
David Chen, DDS
Dec 11, 20234 min read
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Metal Crowns For Teeth: Images, Pros & Cons, Cost
Metal crowns for teeth are a type of dental crown that is made of all metal, which means they don't have any porcelain at all. They are...
David Chen, DDS
Dec 5, 20235 min read
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My Zirconia Crown Keeps Coming Off
A zirconia crown that keeps coming off is a tell-tale sign of it having poor retention and the only way to fix it is by redoing it with...
David Chen, DDS
Nov 3, 20234 min read
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Gold Tooth Crown: Things To Know
This is a general guide with pertinent and useful information about gold tooth crowns if you were considering getting one. At the end of...
David Chen, DDS
Nov 3, 20235 min read
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Porcelain Fused To Metal Crowns (PFM): Things To Know
This is a guide about porcelain fused to metal crowns (PFM crowns) which is a type of tooth cap used to restore and protect damaged...
David Chen, DDS
Nov 3, 20236 min read
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Zirconia Crown - Things To Know
Are you about to get a dental crown procedure done for one of your teeth? Your dentist probably gave you a list of options for the type...
David Chen, DDS
Nov 3, 202310 min read
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Crown Placement Without Numbing Is Possible
The crown placement (cementation) appointment may be possible without any numbing but it depends on the vitality status of your tooth. Is...
David Chen, DDS
Oct 31, 20233 min read
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The Second Crown Appointment Takes 30-45 minutes
On average, the second crown appointment should take no more than 30 minutes. However, if a complication arises it could take more time....
David Chen, DDS
Oct 31, 20234 min read
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Can a Permanent Crown Be Shaved Down?
A permanent crown can be shaved down to fit your mouth better but there is a limit to how much you can adjust the tooth cap. So, if your...
David Chen, DDS
Oct 31, 20234 min read
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Flossing With a Temporary Crown
You can and you should floss while you're wearing a temporary crown because it keeps the area clean and prevents gum inflammation....
David Chen, DDS
Oct 29, 20235 min read
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