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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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Does Ibuprofen Reduce Swelling In Gums?
Taking ibuprofen can help reduce gum swelling but it is most effective when used in conjunction with dental treatment and not as stand...
David Chen, DDS
Jan 203 min read
446 views
How To Relieve Tooth Pain From Sinus Pressure
Tips to relieve toothache from sinus pressure: Take an antibiotic. Take an anti-inflammatory pain medication. Minimize strenuous...
David Chen, DDS
Jan 153 min read
313 views
Dental Disadvantages of Drinking Lemon Water Daily
Having a glass of lemon water daily can be healthy for the body but not for the teeth because there are adverse dental effects. Yes, it...
David Chen, DDS
Nov 22, 20244 min read
348 views
Can I Use Toilet Paper As Gauze For Wisdom Teeth?
You shouldn't use toilet paper as a gauze substitute for wisdom teeth because there is a more effective alternative that is readily...
David Chen, DDS
Oct 3, 20244 min read
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Can you use Listerine for a tooth infection?
Are you looking for a home remedy for your dental infection and you have a bottle of Listerine sitting on your counter? You're probably...
David Chen, DDS
Aug 21, 20245 min read
29,625 views
Xylitol Does NOT Directly Remineralize Teeth
Youtube videos about xylitol remineralizing teeth have been popping up on my news feed, which has compelled me to tell you, that is...
David Chen, DDS
Aug 16, 20243 min read
250 views
Using Xylitol After Wisdom Teeth Removal
Recently, a research study found that xylitol could potentially increase blood clotting. Those of you who are innovative might be...
David Chen, DDS
Jul 25, 20243 min read
449 views
Efficacy of Xylitol Pulling For Teeth
A new oral health fad has been trending on the internet, which uses xylitol pulling for teeth in lieu of the more popular alternative of...
David Chen, DDS
Jul 12, 20244 min read
2,342 views
Can I Use Mouthwash After Oil Pulling?
You can use mouthwash after oil pulling but it is unnecessary because it is redundant and you won't reap more benefits from additional...
David Chen, DDS
Apr 10, 20243 min read
1,099 views
How To Use Anbesol: Photos & Video Instructions
You have a raging toothache so you run to the pharmacy and pick up a tube of Anbesol in hopes of alleviating the unbearable tooth pain....
David Chen, DDS
Feb 8, 20244 min read
1,218 views
Treating Burned Gums from Teeth Whitening
Whitening your teeth is relatively safe but sometimes there are unintended side effects such as burned gums that turn white. Yes, you can...
David Chen, DDS
Feb 5, 20247 min read
3,878 views
Drinking Pineapple Juice For Wisdom Teeth Removal: Yea or Nay?
A TikTok trend has caught the world by storm because apparently drinking pineapple can reduce swelling and inflammation from wisdom teeth...
David Chen, DDS
Feb 1, 20245 min read
20,304 views
Is Oil Pulling While You're Pregnant Safe?
Oil pulling is safe to use during pregnancy since the oil being used is food-grade and there is also the fact that you don't swallow any...
David Chen, DDS
Jan 31, 20245 min read
1,031 views
How To Stop Sensitive Teeth Pain Immediately
If you're experiencing a sudden bout of severe teeth sensitivity, you can follow our protocol on how to stop it immediately. Afterwards,...
David Chen, DDS
Jan 29, 20243 min read
157 views
How To Permanently Kill a Tooth Nerve At Home
The only way to permanently kill a tooth nerve at home is if you pull the tooth out yourself because all other home remedies will only...
David Chen, DDS
Jan 29, 20246 min read
21,462 views
How To Use Orajel: Written & Video Instructions
You have a raging toothache so you run to the pharmacy and pick up a tube of Orajel 4x in hopes of alleviating the unbearable tooth pain....
David Chen, DDS
Jan 26, 20243 min read
1,325 views
Does Orajel Work?
Orajel is a legitimate topical local anesthetic so it does work in alleviating tooth pain and your dentist uses the generic version as a...
David Chen, DDS
Jan 26, 20244 min read
572 views
How To Remove Food stuck in wisdom tooth hole
Immediately after having your wisdom teeth removed, there will be a hole where the tooth use to be and that can be a potential food trap....
David Chen, DDS
Jan 18, 20248 min read
95,144 views
Can Mouthwash Help a Tooth Abscess?
Yes, mouthwash is beneficial to use for a tooth abscess but it won't get rid of the infection permanently because only professional...
David Chen, DDS
Jan 17, 20243 min read
3,222 views
Egg Cleanse
Egg cleansing is an ancient shamanic ritual that can cleanse your body and soul of negative and evil energy by using an uncooked egg. The...
David Chen, DDS
Jan 15, 20246 min read
331,115 views
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