What Does a Cavity Feel Like?
Cavities will feel different depending on the severity and extent of the decay. In other words the stage of tooth decay will affect how a...
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Jackson Ave Dental Blog
Our informative dentists at our Long Island City office have put together an additional resource on how to take care of your teeth just for our patients. Perhaps it answers that question about one of our dental services?
Follow along to learn about tips on maintaining excellent oral health.
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David Chen, DDS
- Sep 25, 2022
- 9 min
First Signs Of Wisdom Teeth Coming In
It feels as if you're having a toothache but you just had a dental check up recently. Your dentist didn't find any cavities so what could...
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David Chen, DDS
- Sep 22, 2022
- 4 min
What Is The Whitest Shade Of Teeth?
For an all natural smile, the whitest tooth shade is B1 and that is based off the VITA shade system, which is commonly used in North...
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David Chen, DDS
- Sep 11, 2022
- 5 min
Can I drink Alcohol With a Temporary Crown?
You just finished your crown appointment and you were told to wait about two weeks for the permanent one but at least you'll have a...
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David Chen, DDS
- Aug 11, 2022
- 6 min
Guidelines For Exercise After Wisdom Teeth Removal
Our recommendation is to abstain from all physical activity including exercising after wisdom teeth removal for at least 24 hours. After...
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David Chen, DDS
- Aug 2, 2022
- 5 min
What Does The Dentist Use to Numb Your Mouth?
To numb your mouth, your dentist will use a combination of topical and local anesthetics. The both of them come in different forms and...
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David Chen, DDS
- Jul 26, 2022
- 10 min
The Reasons Why Your Teeth Are Sensitive to Sweets
Under normal circumstances, healthy teeth should not be sensitive to sweets but if they are then it is an indication that something needs...
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David Chen, DDS
- Jul 16, 2022
- 4 min
Can Tooth Decay Cause Headaches?
Tooth decay that has progressed into the nerve of the tooth can absolutely cause headaches. The reason is your tooth nerve is connected...
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David Chen, DDS
- Jul 15, 2022
- 3 min
Does a Periodontist do Root Canals?
Unfortunately, a periodontist does not do root canals since they're a gum specialist and a root canal is NOT a gum procedure. Gum...
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David Chen, DDS
- Jul 6, 2022
- 5 min
How Much Time Do You Need For a Dental Appointment?
The average dentist appointment should take 45 minutes if you are coming in for a routine check up and teeth cleaning. That is the...
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David Chen, DDS
- Jul 6, 2022
- 4 min
Enamel or Bone: Which substance is harder in our body?
The hardest substance in the human body is tooth enamel. You may be thinking that is impossible because you've chipped a lot of teeth but...
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David Chen, DDS
- Jul 2, 2022
- 8 min
Can Smoking After a Tooth Extraction kill you?
We can give you a million reasons as to why you shouldn't smoke after a tooth extraction, but we only need to give you one, dry socket....
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David Chen, DDS
- Jun 1, 2022
- 5 min
How Many Teeth CAN Humans Have?
You may be surprised but the number of teeth that humans have, not only depends on their stage in life but also their individual...
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David Chen, DDS
- May 26, 2022
- 5 min
When Does Novocaine Wear Off?
It has been over an hour since you've finished your dental filling appointment but you're still numb. How long does novocaine last and...
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David Chen, DDS
- May 14, 2022
- 3 min
What Is The Deal With Straws After Wisdom Teeth Removal?
Every dentist will tell you to avoid using a straw after having your wisdom teeth removed but why shouldn't you do it and when can you do...
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David Chen, DDS
- May 13, 2022
- 5 min
The Facts About Pineapple Juice & Wisdom Teeth
A tiktok trend has caught the world by storm because apparently drinking pineapple can reduce swelling and inflammation from wisdom...
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David Chen, DDS
- May 13, 2022
- 3 min
Should You Drink Alcohol After Wisdom Teeth Removal?
After a stressful day, kicking back with an alcoholic drink is the best way to end the day but is it okay to do after having your wisdom...
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David Chen, DDS
- May 13, 2022
- 3 min
Coffee After Wisdom Teeth Removal: Forbidden Or Permitted?
Of course you can have coffee after having your wisdom teeth removed but you should be aware about why it may not be the best drink for...
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David Chen, DDS
- May 13, 2022
- 4 min
Can You Drink Soda After Wisdom Teeth Removal?
There is no physical limitation preventing you from drinking soda after removing your wisdom teeth, but the recommendation is to avoid...
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David Chen, DDS
- May 10, 2022
- 7 min
How Long Until A Tooth Infection Kills You: The Truth
How long until you die from a tooth infection would depend on the stage of the infection because you have more time in an earlier stage...
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