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 »

Sometimes, oral emergencies cause you to lose teeth. This could be due to an accident, tooth decay, or other oral emergency. Whatever the reason, dentures are a great option for filling in your smile! There are two kinds of dentures, partial dentures and complete dentures. They are fairly similar, with two key differences. The first and most obvious difference is... read more »

Have you ever visited your dentist for a sleep apnea examination? Sleep apnea is a common oral health condition that arises due to irregular breathing patterns while you sleep. Numerous factors can lead to sleep apnea, including how you sleep at night, genetic factors, family history, and gender. Obstructive sleep apnea is a form of sleep apnea that typically arises... read more »

If you want a top-notch smile and oral health, then you need to fight plaque on a regular basis. Plaque is a toxic substance that latches onto the teeth and harms them as well as the gums. It is likely to promote and create tooth decay and gum disease if you leave it on your smile for some time. So,... read more »

Here at Kirti Tewari Dental PC in Bronx, New York, we battle tooth decay in our patients every day. As part of our fight against cavities and gum disease, we’d like to provide you with some important information to help you join us in the war against tooth decay. First of all, what is it? Tooth decay occurs when bad... read more »

Your temporomandibular joints are ball and socket joints in your jaw that exist to move your jaw in a myriad of directions. More commonly, temporomandibular joints are known as TMJs. If your jaw is damaged or worn, TMJ disorders can arise. A TMJ disorder could be the result of an underlying disorder or illness within your mouth or body. If... read more »

Not all tooth extractions require lengthy recovery times. In fact, with cutting-edge technology and proper care after the procedure, you can shorten that time. However, there are some things you can do to speed the healing process. - Stick to your dentist’s instructions regarding medications for pain and swelling. - Ask your dentist if you have any questions or concerns... read more »

At first, the phrase “tooth eruption” sounds like a horrible dental problem. However, tooth eruption is a normal part of your child’s life. Tooth eruption simply means that your child’s teeth are coming in. But for your baby, it’s a painful experience, and it probably won’t be a picnic for you, either. Signs that your baby may be teething include... read more »

Oral cancer is not something to take lightly. Cancer can be dangerous and if left untreated, deadly. That is why our office here at Kirti Tewari Dental PC in Bronx, New York, offers oral cancer screenings in your dental checkup. It is also important to know what to look for, which is why we are happy to offer this basic... read more »