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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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Is Toothpaste a Scam?
I recently came across an article titled, "Why toothpaste is a scam" where the author alleges that they have not noticed a difference...
David Chen, DDS
Aug 9, 20243 min read
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Can Hydroxyapatite Whiten Teeth? Fact From Fiction.
Whitening toothpastes with hydroxyapatite can whiten teeth but it doesn't whiten them in the way that you think it does. The type of...
David Chen, DDS
Aug 5, 20242 min read
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What Stannous Fluoride Teeth Staining Looks Like
Teeth with stannous fluoride (SnF2) staining will often have a light brown to black halo near the gum margin. It can appear on the tongue...
David Chen, DDS
Jul 31, 20242 min read
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Pentasodium Triphosphate in Toothpaste: Benefits & Safety
The benefits for adding pentasodium triphosphate as an ingredient in toothpaste is for stain removal and prevention. It's basically an...
David Chen, DDS
Jul 29, 20243 min read
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The Rise of Toothpaste Bioadhesives
Unbeknownst to most, there has been a quiet revolution in the toothpaste industry with the advent of a new class of ingredients known as...
David Chen, DDS
Jul 3, 20243 min read
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SLS Negatively Affects Fluoride Toothpastes
Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) will negatively affect fluoride in toothpastes by reducing its bioavailability, which is counterproductive...
David Chen, DDS
Jun 19, 20242 min read
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Why Is Sensodyne So Expensive?
Sensodyne is more expensive than other fluoride toothpastes because it's fluoride optimized, desensitizes teeth, and it's born from...
David Chen, DDS
May 13, 20243 min read
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How Does Hydroxyapatite Work: For Cavities & Sensitivity
In toothpaste, hydroxyapatite works in preventing cavities and reducing teeth sensitivity by adhering/inserting itself into the enamel...
David Chen, DDS
Apr 11, 20244 min read
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How Does Sensodyne Work?
Sensodyne works by incorporating anti-sensitivity agents (potassium nitrate or stannous fluoride) within their toothpaste to desensitize...
David Chen, DDS
Mar 8, 20246 min read
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Stannous Fluoride Toothpaste Can Desensitize Teeth
Stannous fluoride is one of the primary desensitizing agents in sensitive toothpaste and it works by occluding exposed dentinal tubules....
David Chen, DDS
Feb 5, 20247 min read
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Stannous Fluoride vs Sodium Fluoride: Similarities & Differences
Stannous fluoride and sodium fluoride are the two most common types of fluoride found in toothpaste but they each have their own unique...
David Chen, DDS
Jan 26, 20248 min read
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Does Pronamel Work?
The way pronamel toothpaste works is by having a fluoride optimized formulation which allows it to protect, repair, strengthen, & reduce...
David Chen, DDS
Jan 22, 20243 min read
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Hydroxyapatite Toothpaste Can Decrease Teeth Sensitivity
Hydroxyapatite is a proven anti-sensitivity toothpaste ingredient so using it twice a day can help reduce sensitive teeth and alleviate...
David Chen, DDS
Jan 22, 20244 min read
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Does Pronamel Intensive Enamel Repair Work?
The Pronamel Intensive Enamel Repair Toothpaste works by using a combination of sodium fluoride, sodium lactate, PVM/MA copolymer, and no...
David Chen, DDS
Jan 22, 20244 min read
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Difference Between The Different Pronamel Toothpastes
The difference between the different pronamel toothpastes are due to the formulation difference in the inactive ingredients among them....
David Chen, DDS
Jan 20, 20245 min read
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What Nano-hydroxyapatite Toothpaste Does For Teeth
Nano-hydroxyapatite is a remineralizing toothpaste ingredient which has anti-cavity effects comparable to fluoride which makes it a...
David Chen, DDS
Jan 19, 20248 min read
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How Toothpaste Keeps Your Teeth, Gums & Mouth Healthy
Toothpastes work topically by applying a paste to the surfaces of teeth which provides various benefits depending on the ingredients in...
David Chen, DDS
Jan 19, 20245 min read
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Sensodyne Vs Pronamel: Differences & Similarities
Sensodyne toothpaste and pronamel toothpaste are both made by the same manufacturer, Haleon. As a matter of fact, the pronamel is...
David Chen, DDS
Jan 19, 20245 min read
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Is Calcium Hydroxyapatite Safe To Take?
Calcium hydroxyapatite is a type of supplement, which can be taken to meet the daily recommended intake for calcium. People aren't always...
David Chen, DDS
Jan 17, 20245 min read
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What Happens If You Swallow Listerine?
If you swallow Listerine whether intentionally or accidentally, there will be adverse effects because it is not a beverage. It is an...
David Chen, DDS
Jan 17, 20244 min read
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