At Shaia Dental Care, Dr. Anthony Shaia typically designs dental crowns with very durable materials like porcelain, gold or metallic alloy. Yet there are some rare occasions when an external force can potentially chip or fracture a crown. This is even more likely to occur if you participate in sports without the protection of a mouthguard or you grind your... read more »
When you think of ways to make sure that your teeth are healthy, what most commonly comes to mind? If you said brushing, flossing, and mouthwash use, then you’re like quite a few other adults. However, there’s one popular product you can use that’s actually great for your oral health – chewing gum. What’s so good about gum? Chewing gum... read more »
Grinding your teeth - either while asleep, or absentmindedly while at your desk at work - isn’t ever a pleasant experience. It hurts, causes some jaw issues, can even lead to TMJ disorder, and worst of all, it destroys the biting and chewing surface of your teeth. That’s arguably one of the most important parts of your teeth. So how... read more »
Along with flossing each evening, brushing your teeth twice per day is recommended by the American Dental Association as daily measure to help maintain good oral health. Adding toothpaste to your soft-bristled toothbrush helps improve its ability to remove plaque and residual food particles from the surfaces of your teeth. At the same time, some brands of toothpaste have special... read more »
Did you know there are many benefits when it comes to choosing dental veneers? Well, it’s true! Dental veneers offer a wide variety of benefits, which is why it has become so popular among cosmetic dentistry. Thanks to the magic of dental veneers, you can now have the flawless smile you always dreamed of. Our team here at Shaia Dental... read more »
When you think of dentures, you probably think of the older generation—but in reality, they could be a viable option for anyone who is missing teeth. However, please remember that dentures will require more upkeep than a few of your other options for replacing missing teeth. If you’re missing teeth, several tasks that once were simple could become difficult and... read more »
Each of your teeth is anchored in its socket by very strong periodontal ligaments. As strong as they are, it is still possible for a very hard blow to the face to sever them or even fracture the tooth out of the socket. When this happens, the tooth is often so badly damaged that your dentist, Dr. Anthony Shaia, must... read more »
Never give up on your oral hygiene. Even as the fall flowers and sugar skies tower towards us to trick our teeth with tempting treats and delicious sweets for Thanksgiving and beyond, we must stand fast to our daily routines. It is important to keep up our brushing and flossing, as well as keep track of the food and drinks... read more »
There are times when a hard blow to the face can knock one or more teeth completely out of their sockets. When this happens, it often severs the periodontal ligaments holding the tooth in place and fractures the tooth at the root. This is even more likely to happen if you play in a contact sport without wearing a quality... read more »
The loss of any tooth can seriously impair the function of your mouth when chewing and grinding food. This is especially true when a large molar is lost. Many of the teeth in your mouth can be replaced with a dental bridge. However, since there is no corresponding back tooth, a bridge cannot be used to replace a missing rear... read more »