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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?

Follow along to learn about tips on maintaining excellent oral health.

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Cavity Fillings While Pregnant, Yea or Nay?

David Chen, DDS

Oct 13, 20234 min read

Cavity Fillings While Pregnant, Yea or Nay?

es, it is safe to get a cavity filled while you're pregnant but you should take into consideration why you need the filling before you do...

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Safety of Dental Anesthesia During Pregnancy

David Chen, DDS

Oct 13, 20234 min read

Safety of Dental Anesthesia During Pregnancy

Use of local dental anesthesia is safe during pregnancy according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)...

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David Chen, DDS

Sep 26, 20225 min read

What Does a Cavity Feel Like?

Cavities will feel different depending on the severity and extent of the decay. In other words the stage of tooth decay will affect how a...

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What Does a Cavity Feel Like With Your Tongue?

David Chen, DDS

Sep 23, 20225 min read

What Does a Cavity Feel Like With Your Tongue?

Depending on the extent and severity of the cavity, you may or may not be able to feel any differences by running your tongue over it....

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David Chen, DDS

Sep 20, 20227 min read

What a Cavity On a Molar Looks like

Cavities on molars look just like decay on any other teeth. The only difference is that this cavity is located on a molar tooth....

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David Chen, DDS

Sep 20, 20227 min read

What Does a Cavity Filling Look Like?

So you're told that you have a cavity and you need a "cavity filling". Your dentist proceeds to explain that the decayed portions of your...

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David Chen, DDS

Sep 19, 20226 min read

What Color Is a Cavity?

Cavities are not monochrome because they can present as different colors depending on the stage of tooth decay that they're in. The early...

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David Chen, DDS

Sep 13, 20229 min read

Small Cavity - Comprehensive Guide

A small cavity is one of the earliest progressions in the stages of tooth decay. It shares many of the same properties as any other...

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Why It Hurts To Chew After A Dental Filling

David Chen, DDS

Aug 31, 20225 min read

Why It Hurts To Chew After A Dental Filling

It is completely normal for your tooth to be a little tender when chewing immediately after the filling procedure. That sensation should...

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What Does A Cavity Look Like On An X-Ray?

David Chen, DDS

Aug 28, 20225 min read

What Does A Cavity Look Like On An X-Ray?

Cavities may not always be detectable to the naked eye, which is why your dentist has to take annual x-rays. The purpose of these dental...

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David Chen, DDS

Aug 26, 20227 min read

Cavity On Front Tooth - Guide

A front tooth cavity is when decay penetrates the enamel of one of your anterior teeth. That may sound a little concerning to you because...

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When Is It Too Late For A Cavity With Pain?

David Chen, DDS

Aug 12, 20226 min read

When Is It Too Late For A Cavity With Pain?

If your cavity starts hurting you, it is your body's way of letting you know that you need to go see a dentist. However, the type of...

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David Chen, DDS

Aug 2, 20227 min read

Dental Core Build Up - Guide

A dental core build up is a composite resin filling material which is used to restore a tooth back to proper form in order to accommodate...

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How Long Can You Procrastinate On An Untreated Cavity

David Chen, DDS

Jul 21, 20228 min read

How Long Can You Procrastinate On An Untreated Cavity

While some cavities require immediate treatment, there are some that can be delayed for at least a year before evaluating it again....

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How to Differentiate a Cavity From a Stain

David Chen, DDS

Jul 18, 20227 min read

How to Differentiate a Cavity From a Stain

To the untrained eye, a cavity may look similar to a stain but they are completely different dental conditions. The former is a tooth...

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David Chen, DDS

Jul 15, 20224 min read

Does Tooth Decay Smell?

Tooth decay can cause a bad odor in your mouth if it is left untreated and allowed to develop a hole in your tooth. A physical hole in...

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David Chen, DDS

Jul 10, 20226 min read

How To Get Rid of Cavities - The Truth

The only way to get rid of cavities without a dentist is by using a toothpaste with remineralization capabilities. All tooth decay...

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Tooth Broke Off at Gum Line But There's No Pain

David Chen, DDS

Jun 27, 202210 min read

Tooth Broke Off at Gum Line But There's No Pain

You're in the middle of a meal and your tooth just broke off at the gum line but miraculously there is no pain at all. What should you do...

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David Chen, DDS

Jun 7, 20227 min read

Can A Cavity Form Immediately?

Do you want to know if you have a cavity because you ate ice cream last night or maybe you ate ice cream the entire week. How quickly do...

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How Much Time Does It Take To Fill A Cavity

David Chen, DDS

May 27, 20225 min read

How Much Time Does It Take To Fill A Cavity

How long does it take to fill a cavity? Does the size and number of cavities being filled affect the length of time it takes? Our long...

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