Oral Pathology

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?

Follow along to learn about tips on maintaining excellent oral health.

New Patient Resources

David Chen, DDS

May 16
4 min

Enamel Erosion: Things To Know

Enamel Erosion: Summary Overview Description: Enamel thinning from overexposure to acids. Cause: Acidic diet; Bulimia nervosa; Morning...

173 views

David Chen, DDS

Apr 21
3 min

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...

85 views

Intentionally Popping a Canker Sore Is Not Recommended

David Chen, DDS

Dec 20, 2023
4 min

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...

1,041 views

David Chen, DDS

Aug 31, 2022
8 min

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...

22,339 views

David Chen, DDS

Jun 24, 2022
7 min

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...

12,151 views

Lie Bumps - Transient Lingual Papillitis: Guide

David Chen, DDS

Jun 16, 2022
7 min

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?...

5,730 views

Teeth vs Bones: Differences and Similarities

David Chen, DDS

Jun 7, 2022
5 min

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...

1,260 views

Are Ridges on Teeth Normal? Say Hello to Mamelons

David Chen, DDS

Jun 7, 2022
6 min

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...

3,218 views

David Chen, DDS

May 28, 2022
4 min

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...

170,015 views

All The Reasons Why The Roof Of Your mouth Hurts

David Chen, DDS

May 6, 2022
7 min

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...

34,854 views