A sudden fall, accident or sports injury may unexpectedly cause irreparable damage to your teeth and they may have to be removed. This would mean a considerable period without teeth, waiting for the healing process to be complete if you were to go with traditional implants or fixed replacements. But now, we have another option which is immediate implants. Immediate... read more »
Young children are naturally active and until they develop proper coordination, injuries to the teeth, especially the front teeth, are fairly common. Injuries or trauma may occur due to a fall, playing sports, accidents or any unexpected event. This may result in a broken or chipped tooth, a displaced or knocked-out tooth and injury to the gums, lips, etc. It... read more »
Root canal treatments are very safe and commonly done procedures that treat infections at the center of the tooth, i.e., the pulp. The pulp may become inflamed or infected if you have a deep cavity or a crack in the tooth that reaches the inner layers and pulp. In such situations, you may end up with symptoms ranging from a toothache to abscess and... read more »
Do you think the color of your teeth has changed over the years? Are they looking yellow and dull? If so, you might be dealing with teeth staining. The color and brightness of teeth can alter over the years, depending on a variety of factors, from lifestyle choices to natural aging, causing an unattractive appearance and greatly affecting the confidence... read more »
Flossing is one of the simplest yet most powerful habits for maintaining oral health. While brushing cleans the surfaces of your teeth, there are tight spaces between teeth and below the gumline, also between teeth and crowns, where your toothbrush can’t reach. Using a floss helps to reach and clean those areas but despite its importance, many people skip it or use... read more »
Bad breath, also known as halitosis, is extremely common in our population. We get patients complaining daily about bad breath, and trying to mask it by chewing gum, mint candy, mouthwash rinses, etc. Bad breath can be a nuisance to your partner, family members or anyone in close proximity to you. One of the most common causes of bad breath... read more »
Has your dentist in Tucker, GA, Dr. JD Desai at Lavista Park Family Dentistry, ever mentioned you were clenching and grinding your teeth? At our dental practice, we have some simple solutions to protect your teeth from clenching and grinding, also known as bruxism. Here are some causes of clenching and grinding: Stress and emotions: Anxiety, stress and emotions are... read more »
Here are some top 10 tips to stop bleeding after tooth extraction: Avoid any major activity such as sports or lifting. Do not aggressively brush the surgical site. Apply gentle pressure using gauze on the surgical site for 20 minutes. Apply a black tea bag on the surgical site. Avoid eating anything crunchy, chewy or hard that can irritate the... read more »
If you are a smoker or vaper, you need to consider the following: Try to quit smoking. Speak to your dentist regarding smoking cessation and its benefits. One can also call Quitline for guidance and support. Try slowly reducing the number of cigarettes you smoke to start with. Clean your teeth and gums twice a day with dentist-recommended toothpaste. Your... read more »
Your dentist in Tucker, GA, Dr. JD Desai at Lavista Park Family Dentistry, has been providing excellent dental care to patients in Tucker, Atlanta, North Druid Hills and the Stone Mountain area. We work with our patients to help them restore their broken teeth. Broken teeth, especially in the front, cause a lot of anxiety in our patients. Our team... read more »