Can tooth brushing wear off my teeth?
noncarious cervical lesions; this type of tooth wear is not a typical cavity, but if left untreated it will lead to caries/cavity formation. Wear on the exposed roots of teeth (noncarious cervical lesions) have been investigated for decades. Many theories were...
Skills, knowledge & attention to details matter
Doctor can you save my tooth? There are times that replacing a compromised tooth (e.g. large cavity that goes way below the gum, or a badly broken tooth, etc) with a dental implant is a reasonable approach and is a more predicable treatment. However, there are times...
The Dilemma of Quality vs. Affordability in Dental Care: Striking the Right Balance.
Every day, patients approach me seeking advice on various cosmetic dental procedures. When it comes to elective treatments such as veneers or aesthetic periodontal procedures, the possibilities are vast.As a specialist with dual certifications, I am equipped to handle...
Thick vs. Thin gum:
These terms refer to the thickness of the gum. It does not refer to a healthy vs. non-healthy gum, but it only describes what type of gingiva (gum) Mother Nature has given us.Having said that it is important to realize how the thickness of gums can impact our oral...
what is dental plaque or Biofilm?
Dental plaque or biofilm are basically the soft sticky deposits on your teeth. Dental plaque can be formed below as well as above the gum, based on its location on the tooth. This fact is important because it will make you aware to brush under your gums as much as...
Crown Lengthening
What is Crown Lengthening? Crown lengthening is a minor gum surgery that has a number indications. One of the most important indications is when inadequate tooth structure is available to make an artificial cap (In order to have a stable cap that dose not come off,...
Tooth Brushing
One of my patients recently asked me if blogged about "tooth brushing" for adults, so I decided to write about tooth brushing techniques. I realized I am so focused about techniques in advanced dentistry that I forgot about some basics in oral health, assuming...
Right “Bite” matters!
Has it ever happened to you to feel that you bite is high after leaving your dentist's office? It may feel something like having a filling that does not feel just right, and it feels like your teeth don't come together. In dental...
Tooth Erosion or Biocorrosion.
Tooth erosion had been used to define loss of tooth structure. It is defined as, "the loss of enamel and dentin caused by acids unrelated to bacterial action (mainly food we consume or acid reflux)". More recently tooth erosion has been recommended to be replaced with...
My veneer comes off!
Have you ever been in a situation where you rushed to your computer and started googling "emergency tooth repair", "emergency dentist" or find a dentist nearest to your location? Or maybe you were wondering on the internet why my crown or veneer comes off constantly?...