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Jackson Ave Dental Blog
Our dentists in Long Island City have created this resource on how to take care of your teeth just for our patients. Perhaps it answers your question about one of our dental services?
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Enamel Erosion: Things To Know
Enamel Erosion: Summary Overview Description: Enamel thinning from overexposure to acids. Cause: Acidic diet; Bulimia nervosa; Morning...
David Chen, DDS
May 16, 20244 min read
545 views
Can Mandibular Tori Shrink?
Mandibular tori will not shrink or decrease in size unless you have it surgically removed because that is the nature of bone. Rather than...
David Chen, DDS
Apr 21, 20243 min read
369 views
Intentionally Popping a Canker Sore Is Not Recommended
It's possible to pop a canker sore but it's not recommended because it's unnecessary and may cause scar tissue formation. Despite the...
David Chen, DDS
Dec 20, 20234 min read
2,263 views
Mandibular Tori: Things To Know
Mandibular tori are bony growths extruding from the tongue side of the lower jaw right above the floor of the mouth. They are usually...
David Chen, DDS
Aug 31, 20228 min read
29,150 views
Why is My Tongue Scalloped?
Scalloped tongue is a harmless condition where the sides of the tongue has indentations that look wavy and rippled. The amount and...
David Chen, DDS
Jun 24, 20227 min read
15,372 views
Lie Bumps - Transient Lingual Papillitis: Guide
Do you frequently get those painful and annoying white or red bumps on your tongue? Perhaps its your first time getting them. What is it?...
David Chen, DDS
Jun 16, 20227 min read
6,333 views
Teeth vs Bones: Differences and Similarities
We've been taught that calcium is crucial for building strong bones and teeth but are teeth bones or are they something completely...
David Chen, DDS
Jun 7, 20225 min read
1,416 views
Are Ridges on Teeth Normal? Say Hello to Mamelons
Have you noticed ridges on your front teeth that almost look serrated? Is that normal or does it require treatment because it sure...
David Chen, DDS
Jun 7, 20226 min read
4,221 views
Can Dentist Tell If You've Given Head?
Viral tiktok video from @cianmcbrien alleges that a dentist can tell if you've given head but is that true? If it is, how can a dentist...
David Chen, DDS
May 28, 20224 min read
213,239 views
All The Reasons Why The Roof Of Your mouth Hurts
Why is the roof of your mouth hurting? You don't quite recall if anything happened to it but is there something you should do about it or...
David Chen, DDS
May 6, 20227 min read
40,880 views
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