Did you know the more you know about dental fillings, the better? Well, it’s true. This is because it can help you make the best decisions for your smile and oral health, especially when you’re trying to decide between different restorations. It can also help you know more about dental care, which is always good. So, our dentist, Dr. Kirti... read more »
When a tooth suffers an accidental blow from a household fall or an athletic injury, the damage can sometimes extend deeper than the tooth’s enamel layer. In a case where the dentin, pulp or root of the tooth is traumatized you will likely experience severe toothache pain and sensitivity. In a moment like this you will need to seek emergency... read more »
If you’re curious to know the treatments for tooth decay, which is also known as a cavity, then you have come to the right blog. Today, our dentist, Dr. Kirti Tewari, is happy to discuss the treatments that can fix your cavity and boost your oral health. Now, each treatment is meant to treat a specific stage of the cavity.... read more »
In order to ensure your smile has the greatest chance of oral health care success, it is essential to make sure you're doing everything you can to protect your teeth and gums from any damages that can arise. One particular you are damaging effect that can take place is tooth decay. In order to help combat dental damage, consider implementing... read more »
If you don’t watch out for your child’s teeth while they still have some, you might end up spending a lot more time in our office when your child becomes a teenager. Baby teeth, while temporary, are critical to the overall dental wellbeing of a child, and they set the foundation for health in adulthood. Here are some bits of... read more »
If your dentist, Dr. Kirti Tewari, recommended wearing a night guard to protect your teeth, then you most likely suffer from bruxism or the TMJ disorder. The night guard can help you protect your teeth and jaw while you rest. To tell you a little more about night guards in Bronx, New York, our dental team has some details to... read more »
Have you ever thought about all the ways that dental floss could enhance your smile? Although numerous other oral health care cleaning tools are highly effective at keeping your mouth safe, very few are designed to clean between teeth. An interdental cleaner such as a threaded dental floss or a water flosser is essential for optimal health care. To ensure... read more »
Attending a routine dental checkup at Dr. Kirti Tewari’s clinic every six months is critical for reducing your chances of suffering from cavities, gum disease, and other oral health conditions. This includes cleaning and polishing your teeth, as well as a thorough examination of your mouth. If our dentist finds a condition developing, he can help you understand your preventive... read more »
Many patients have questions about cavities, and Dr. Kirti Tewari is excited to answer seven FAQs about cavities: What is a cavity? Cavities are the tiny holes that appear in the tooth enamel, the hard outer layer of a tooth. How do cavities happen? The sugars present in your food produce tooth enamel-attacking acids. Bacteria left on your teeth can... read more »
Sometimes an accidental household fall or blow to the face during sports can cause minor oral trauma. At first, it might only appear that the soft tissues in your mouth were harmed. Then a few days after the incident it might notice increased toothache pain or discomfort in the underlying periodontal tissues. This delayed pain might mean that inflammation has... read more »