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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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Gum Swollen Around One Tooth Overnight: At Home Care
Gums that have swelled up around one tooth overnight can usually be self-managed at home with a specialized way of flossing . If you...
David Chen, DDS
Jan 15, 20244 min read
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How To Fix a Dead Tooth At Home
It is impossible to revive a dead tooth at home but you can at least correct the grey discoloration with OTC teeth whitening products....
David Chen, DDS
Jan 13, 20245 min read
1,568 views
List of Home Remedies For a Toothache: Which Ones Work?
Are you having an unbearable toothache that has paralyzed you from focusing on daily activities and even sleeping? You're desperate for...
David Chen, DDS
Dec 30, 20237 min read
1,057 views
Which Medications Can Kill a Tooth Nerve?
When it comes to a toothache, there are many medicines which you can use but do you know which ones are effective at killing the tooth...
David Chen, DDS
Dec 29, 20234 min read
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Mewing Can Work But You Won't See Results
Mewing can work since it still uses existing orthodontic principles except it uses the tongue to apply force instead of traditional...
David Chen, DDS
Dec 29, 20235 min read
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Is Baking Soda Teeth Whitening Dangerous?
Teeth whitening with baking soda is not harmful because it is one of the least abrasive whitening agents and it prevents enamel erosion...
David Chen, DDS
Dec 25, 20235 min read
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Does Baking Soda Really Whiten Teeth?
Baking soda can whiten your teeth by removing extrinsic surface stains from the enamel since it is mildly abrasive but it can't oxidize...
David Chen, DDS
Dec 24, 20236 min read
254 views
Can Salt Water Kill a Tooth Nerve?
A salt water rinse is an inexpensive but effective antiseptic mouth rinse but it can't kill your tooth nerve because it's not an...
David Chen, DDS
Dec 21, 20235 min read
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Exposed Tooth Nerve: Things To Know
An exposed tooth nerve is a painful dental condition because the nerve is not used to being openly stimulated. Under normal...
David Chen, DDS
Dec 18, 20233 min read
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Can I Use Goodys Powder For a Toothache?
Using Goodys powder can effectively kill a tooth nerve temporarily but it depends on how you're using it to do so. If you use it...
David Chen, DDS
Dec 18, 20236 min read
2,187 views
Can You Brush Your Teeth With Rubbing Alcohol?
Brushing your teeth with rubbing alcohol is NOT recommended because it is an ineffective cleaner and it is hazardous to your health....
David Chen, DDS
Dec 18, 20233 min read
704 views
Will Thyme Oil Kill a Tooth nerve?
Thyme oil can temporarily kill a tooth nerve because it's an analgesic but it's only effective in very limited situations. That means...
David Chen, DDS
Dec 16, 20235 min read
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Will Oregano Oil Kill a Tooth Nerve?
Oregano oil can temporarily kill a tooth nerve because it's an analgesic but it's only effective in certain situations. That means...
David Chen, DDS
Dec 14, 20236 min read
1,265 views
Can Ground Cloves Kill a Tooth Nerve?
Ground cloves do have the potential to kill a tooth nerve because it has analgesic properties but the efficacy depends on how you use it....
David Chen, DDS
Dec 14, 20235 min read
1,465 views
Can You Use BC Powder For a Toothache?
Using BC powder can effectively kill a tooth nerve temporarily but it depends on how you're using it to do so. If you use the wrong...
David Chen, DDS
Dec 14, 20235 min read
5,926 views
Can Tea Tree Oil Kill a Tooth Nerve?
Tea tree oil cannot kill a tooth nerve despite its wondrous antimicrobial (antibacterial & antifungal) and analgesic properties. Yes it...
David Chen, DDS
Dec 10, 20235 min read
685 views
Can I Use Garlic To Kill My Tooth Nerve?
Garlic is NOT an analgesic so it can't kill a tooth nerve but it can be harmful if you use crushed garlic to alleviate a toothache. It...
David Chen, DDS
Dec 7, 20234 min read
2,616 views
Will Rubbing Alcohol Kill My Tooth Nerve?
Rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol) is an amazing antiseptic solution but it can't kill your tooth nerve because that's not what it's...
David Chen, DDS
Dec 7, 20235 min read
2,446 views
Does Rubbing Alcohol Whiten Teeth?
Rubbing alcohol will not whiten teeth because it can only remove inorganic stains which is not the same as organic stains that yellow our...
David Chen, DDS
Dec 7, 20235 min read
663 views
Is Rubbing Alcohol On Teeth Dentist Approved?
There are multiple ways to use rubbing alcohol on teeth but they're all ineffective at treating oral conditions. If you were hoping to...
David Chen, DDS
Dec 7, 20235 min read
5,077 views
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