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In the winter time many people suffer from sensitive teeth. There are many reasons why this may happen for different people. Often when very cold air comes in through the mouth the teeth will contract and then expand again once back to regular body temperatures. Sometimes these contractions and expansions can even put teeny cracks … 10 Reasons Why Your Teeth May Be Sensitive in the Winter
It is recommended by the American Dental Association to change your toothbrush every 3 to 4 months. Instead of discarding them immediately, we wanted to give you some ideas for uses for the old toothbrushes that come very much in handy! Not only will the old toothbrushes be useful in and around the house, they … 10 Uses for Your Old Toothbrushes
How to get Bright White Teeth One of the first things that someone notices about you is your smile. By whitening your teeth you can drastically improve the appearance of your teeth, improving confidence and everyday life. There are many different options that can be used for whitening your teeth. Some of these can be … Teeth Whitening – Professional Vs. Drug Store Methods
Patients often come into our office wondering if porcelain veneers are the right cosmetic solution for their smile. At Philadelphia Dentistry, our dental team is highly trained in cosmetic dentistry and will study your unique smile and let you know if porcelain veneers are right for you and if they are the correct first step … Are Porcelain Veneers Right For Me?
You may or may not have heard of Invisalign treatment through a friend, family, dentist, or TV commercial. Invisalign is an exciting advancement in dentistry in which we are able to straighten teeth with clear aligners and leave metal braces in the past. The process will often be faster than alignment with metal braces and … 10 Facts to Know about Invisalign Before Starting Treatment
Composite Veneers vs. Porcelain Veneers: What Is the Difference? Cosmetic dentistry offers many solutions to improving your smile. At Philadelphia Dentistry, Dr. Ken Cirka , Dr. Mimi Jeon, or Dr. Stephanie Smith will sit with you and evaluate your smile and find the best option for you. In our office we help patients by giving … Composite Veneers vs. Porcelain Veneers: What Is the Difference?
Recently at Philadelphia Dentistry we began using an iTero digital scanner that allows us to do impressions for our patients without impression material and trays. It has been great for our staff and also for our patients as there are many advantages to digital impressions over traditional impressions. An important advantage to note is the … Digital Impressions VS. Traditional Impressions- The next BIG step in Dentistry!
Exercising has numerous positive impacts on your health. It helps with stress relief, muscle strength, combating health conditions, and loads more. What many patients do not know is how exercising can affect their dental health. Believe it or not, exercising can cause problems with your teeth that you may not be aware of. During intense … Exercise and How it Affects Your Dental Health
Many patients when starting orthodontics wonder why they need to continue seeing their general dentist for check-ups and cleanings regularly since they are seeing the orthodontist every month. Dr. Cirka, Dr. Mimi Jeon, and Dr. Stephanie Smith stress to each and every patient that is seeing us or seeing the orthodontist for braces or for … Do I Need To Visit the Dentist While I am in Braces?
There are a lot of people that believe their dog and cats mouths are cleaner than their own. There are other people that believe the saliva from a dog is actually a disinfectant and can help kill bacteria. Finally, there are those that are totally grossed out by kissing their pets and are worried that … Should you kiss your pets? Whose mouth is cleaner?
Patients will often ask about piercings and tattoos in the mouth and how it could affect their teeth. In addition to affecting your teeth, there are a lot of potential issues that could pop up from oral piercings and tattoos that affect your overall health, not only in the mouth. As body piercing and tattoos … Piercings and Tattoos in Your Mouth- What Are the Risks?
Whenever patients hear the words “root canal” they all do the same thing: cringe. Every time I talk to patients about the procedure I first have to talk them off of a ledge. Each of them has heard a terrible story about someone, someplace, that had the worst experience with their root canal procedure and … Root Canals: Why Do They Get Such A Bad Rep?