Do you grind your teeth? For most people, periods of teeth grinding come and go, especially in young children. However, if you grind your teeth or clench your jaw persistently, then you may be suffering from a serious disorder known as bruxism. Without treatment, the disorder can soon damage teeth and lead to serious oral […]
What Can I Do To Sleep Better?
Losing sleep can impact how well you function during the day at work or school. Obstructive sleep apnea, or OSA, can leave you feeling exhausted and deprive you of the sleep you need. The disorder occurs when the tissue in your throat and the back of your mouth become overly relaxed, collapsing and cutting off […]
How Do You Treat A Dental Infection?
Have you ever developed a dental infection? If so, you know how uncomfortable the experience can be and that serious complications can develop. In fact, without treatment you run the risk of losing the tooth completely. How do you treat a dental infection? With a comfortable, safe root canal procedure we can return your tooth […]
What Do You Know About Crowns?
We offer a number of different restorations, each designed to restore a damaged or otherwise compromised tooth to full function and appearance again. Today, we’re looking at dental crowns. What do you know about crowns? We can use these restorations for everything from tooth repair to tooth replacement. […]
When Does Your Tooth Need A Filling?
We often recommend a dental filling to address a cavity, preventing the problem from progressing. However, what are the indicators of decay? When do you need a filling? Understanding the warning signs of decay, as well as when to consider receiving a restoration, can help protect your smile from serious oral health concerns, ranging from […]
Do You Have Questions About Restorative Dentistry?
When you break a tooth, or if you develop an oral health concern that threatens one, then we may suggest restorative treatment. This allows us to restore the tooth to full function and health, as well to protect your smile from serious complications. Do you have questions about restorative dentistry? […]
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Is It Really a Dental Emergency?
A sudden, sharp toothache; a spot of bleeding when you brush your teeth; severe accidental damage to one or more teeth. A dental emergency can mean different things to different people at different times in their lives. But what’s constant is the need to seek immediate treatment from your dentist as soon as an emergency […]
Do You Have Questions About Dentures?
Losing all or most of your teeth can cause problems eating, speaking, or even lead to an older appearance as a result of facial collapse. In order to help protect your smile and improve your oral health, we may suggest a dental prosthetic. Do you have questions about dentures? How does a dental prosthetic work? […]
Do You Need A Bridge Or Implant?
Losing a permanent tooth is never fun. In fact, losing even a single tooth can have an impact on your smile’s appearance and overall health. If you lose a tooth you should discuss dental prosthetics with your dentist. We have options available to replace your missing tooth, such as a dental bridge or a dental […]
What’s Happening in August?
Once again we’re going to spotlight some of the fun and unique events happening in our community. In August, residents of Astoria and surrounding communities can enjoy free concerts, fun events, and even a panel on the ethics of Seinfeld. For more information on these events, visit We Heart Astoria. In addition, you can always […]
