Tips On How To Prevent Cavities
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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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David Chen, DDS
Jan 111 min read
How Does Sensitive Toothpaste Work By Dr David Chen
Sensitive toothpastes work either by occluding exposed dentinal tubules or by depolarizing the tooth nerve to provide temporary relief...
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David Chen, DDS
Jan 14 min read
Tooth Sensitive To Cold: Causes, Treatment & Management
A tooth sensitive to cold is a type of tooth sensitivity where a tooth or teeth may experience discomfort or pain to cold stimuli....
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David Chen, DDS
Dec 27, 20234 min read
How Long Teeth Sensitivity Lasts For Every Condition
How long sensitive teeth lasts can be as short as a few days or as long as a few months but it all depends on what's causing the...
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David Chen, DDS
Dec 20, 20235 min read
Guide For Antibiotics Before Dental Work
Antibiotic prophylaxis (premedication) is required for dental procedures that induce bleeding if you've certain health conditions. If you...
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David Chen, DDS
Dec 19, 20235 min read
Teeth Sensitivity: Things To Know
Teeth sensitivity is when your dentition feels mild discomfort or sharp pain during everyday activities such as eating, drinking, or...
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David Chen, DDS
Dec 14, 20236 min read
Is There A Synthetic Enamel Paste?
The only true synthetic enamel paste is a hydroxyapatite-based toothpaste because the enamel is composed of 96% of hydroxyapatite by...
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David Chen, DDS
Dec 11, 202312 min read
Will Charcoal Toothpaste Whiten Teeth Safely?
Activated charcoal is a natural abrasive so it can whiten your teeth when used in toothpaste but it can only remove extrinsic stains and...
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David Chen, DDS
Dec 11, 20235 min read
Is Charcoal Good For Your Teeth?
Directly brushing charcoal onto your teeth can be highly abrasive so it is not good for your teeth and that also includes activated...
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David Chen, DDS
Dec 11, 20236 min read
Minerals that Strengthens And Repairs Tooth Enamel
The minerals calcium, phosphorus, and fluorine are required to strengthen and repair the tooth enamel but there are other vitamins that...
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David Chen, DDS
Nov 30, 20238 min read
How To Seal Exposed Dentin At Home
The only way to seal exposed dentin at home is by using a desensitizing toothpaste that can occlude open dentinal tubules. Simply brush...
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David Chen, DDS
Nov 25, 20237 min read
When Can I Drink Coffee After Fluoride Treatment?
Fluoride treatment is usually recommended for those who are more prone to tooth decay. The longer that you leave it on, the more...
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David Chen, DDS
Nov 15, 20235 min read
Calcium's Role in Teeth Remineralization and Demineralization
The role that calcium plays in teeth remineralization and demineralization mechanics cannot be understated because teeth are made of it....
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David Chen, DDS
Nov 15, 20237 min read
Demineralization of Teeth: How They Become Weakened
When teeth become demineralized they get weakened because the enamel is losing the tooth minerals, calcium and phosphate. If left...
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David Chen, DDS
Nov 10, 20235 min read
Does Flossing Whiten Teeth?
Flossing will not whiten your teeth because it doesn't contain bleaching gel but it can make them appear whiter if you had food stuck...
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David Chen, DDS
Nov 10, 20239 min read
Dental Cleaning (Teeth Cleaning): Things To Know
A dental cleaning is a procedure that is performed by a dentist or hygienist to remove plaque, tartar (calculus), and extrinsic stains...
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David Chen, DDS
Oct 23, 20234 min read
You Shouldn't Smoke After Fluoride Treatment
Despite the lack of explicit instructions from manufacturers, common sense dictates that smoking is probably bad after fluoride...
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David Chen, DDS
Oct 22, 20235 min read
How Long Fluoride Varnish Should Stay On Teeth
For maximum benefit, fluoride varnish should stay on your teeth for as long as possible but manufacturer recommendation is for at least...
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David Chen, DDS
Oct 16, 20234 min read
Is Having Tooth Pain a Sign of Early Pregnancy?
A toothache is NOT a reliable indicator as a sign of early pregnancy because dental pain can occur regardless of your pregnancy status....
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David Chen, DDS
Oct 13, 20234 min read
Why Do All Dentists Push X-rays?
Dentists push x-rays because they want to provide comprehensive care, protect themselves from liability, and also for forensic odontology...
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