At Shaia Dental Care in Parma Heights, Ohio, Dr. Anthony Shaia and his team are delighted to offer our patients composite resin dental fillings, a long-lasting, tooth-colored material to repair minor to moderate damage in a tooth. Once a tooth has been filled, it may take a few hours to a few days for tooth sensitivity to diminish, and we... read more »

A barbell in your tongue, a lip ring, and a stud in your cheek are considered by many as fashion statements and forms of self-expression. However, dentists and other medical professionals consider these piercings to be a health risk. Here are a few reasons for why we discourage our patients from getting oral piercings: Your mouth contains thousands of bacteria... read more »

As you probably know, your smile can lead to a great first impression or a disappointing one. For this reason—along with a variety of others—Americans spend millions of dollars every year on teeth whitening. Unfortunately, if you don’t care for your smile well after it is whitened, you could quickly find yourself unhappy with your results again. Luckily, there are... read more »

Did you know that there is something you can do to fight off canker sores? Of course canker sores aren’t a very serious problem, but they are incredibly annoying. Incidentally, your canker sore should heal within a week or two: if it doesn’t, we recommend visiting a dentist. They may be able to help you cope with the problem. Unfortunately... read more »