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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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How To Remove Stannous Fluoride Stains From Teeth
Stannous fluoride stains on teeth are not permanent because they can be removed with a dental cleaning but the more severe ones do...
David Chen, DDS
Aug 1, 20243 min read
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Fluoride Accelerates Enamel Remineralization
An important effect of fluoride is its ability to accelerate the remineralization of demineralized enamel. That means, it can expedite...
David Chen, DDS
Jul 22, 20243 min read
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The Critical pH of Enamel: What is it? Why it's important.
The critical pH level of enamel is the threshold for when it begins to dissolve and lose tooth minerals, often leading to decay or...
David Chen, DDS
Jun 17, 20243 min read
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The Importance of INACTIVE Toothpaste Ingredients
The active ingredients of toothpastes often hog the spotlight but the inactive ingredients are equally as important due to their wide...
David Chen, DDS
Jun 12, 20243 min read
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What Happens During a Dental Checkup: Demystifying Expectations
A dental checkup usually includes the oral exam, x-rays, and a teeth cleaning but restorative or emergency treatment may also be included...
David Chen, DDS
Feb 13, 20243 min read
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How Often You Should Get a Dental Checkup
It's recommended to get a dental checkup every 6 months or twice a year so you can catch problems early and get your dental cleaning at...
David Chen, DDS
Feb 8, 20243 min read
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Brushing Teeth After Throwing Up: Is It Safe?
After throwing up, you should wait at least 30 minutes before brushing teeth because brushing immediately can cause enamel erosion by...
David Chen, DDS
Feb 8, 20243 min read
1,460 views
Sensitive Teeth During Pregnancy: Causes
Your body may go through a lot of changes during pregnancy due to altered hormone levels but sensitive teeth isn't one of them. Based on...
David Chen, DDS
Jan 29, 20246 min read
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Rinsing After Brushing Your Teeth: Yea or Nay?
You've probably been rinsing your mouth after brushing your teeth because that's what you've been taught to do. In fact, you've been...
David Chen, DDS
Jan 29, 20245 min read
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Can You Drink Water After Using Fluoride Mouthwash?
It is not recommended to drink water immediately after using a fluoride mouthwash because it will dilute the benefits. The best practice...
David Chen, DDS
Jan 29, 20244 min read
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Oral Hygiene Instructions: Best Practices For Healthy Mouth
Knowing how to take care of your own teeth at home is important for maintaining good oral health. This involves having a robust oral...
David Chen, DDS
Jan 29, 20244 min read
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How Often Should You Really Be Brushing Your Teeth?
Some people brush twice a day while others brush just once and then there are the rare few who barely brush at all. How often should you...
David Chen, DDS
Jan 29, 20247 min read
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The Truth on How Long You Should Brush Your Teeth
According to the American Dental Association (ADA), you should brush for two minutes twice a day with a soft toothbrush. While that is a...
David Chen, DDS
Jan 29, 20246 min read
318 views
Teeth Hurt When Eating Sweets But No Cavities
If your teeth hurt when eating sweets but you don't have cavities, it can be due to dentin hypersensitivity or demineralization of teeth....
David Chen, DDS
Jan 22, 20246 min read
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When You Stop Using Fluoride Toothpaste: Consequences
When you stop using fluoride toothpaste, you will lose all of the protective/strengthening tooth benefits that you were getting from...
David Chen, DDS
Jan 17, 20245 min read
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Direct Cause of Demineralization of the Enamel
The direct cause of demineralization of the enamel on teeth is from over exposure to acidic foods below the critical pH level. That means...
David Chen, DDS
Jan 17, 20245 min read
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What Fluoride Does For Teeth
Table of contents: Overview Fluoride benefits Strengthens teeth Lowers critical pH Repairs teeth Protects teeth Antibacterial...
David Chen, DDS
Jan 17, 202417 min read
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How To Successfully Remineralize Teeth
Your teeth are perpetually shifting dynamically between the states of demineralization and remineralization. The former is when the tooth...
David Chen, DDS
Jan 8, 20249 min read
3,590 views
Dental X-rays: Things To Know
Dentists have a variety of different types of dental x-rays at their disposal to assist them in diagnosing oral diseases. The intraoral...
David Chen, DDS
Jan 4, 20244 min read
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Mouthwash Before Or After Brushing? Dentist Recommendation
Using mouthwash before brushing is safer for your teeth because using it afterwards can be counterproductive and reduce the cavity...
David Chen, DDS
Jan 2, 20244 min read
312 views
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