Are Dental Check Ups Necessary? - The Verdict
Have you ever wondered why you need to go see the dentist every 6 months? Or at the very least, you got told that you need to do so but...
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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
- 6 min
How Long Does a Dental Check Up Take?
A dental check up should take about 45 minutes on average but it could be a little shorter or longer depending on your situation. There...
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David Chen, DDS
- Sep 15, 2022
- 5 min
How Much Is a Dental Check Up Without Insurance?
The average cost of a first time dental check up without insurance is $87.19 while a returning patient exam is $54.79 which is a bit...
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David Chen, DDS
- Sep 15, 2022
- 5 min
How Much Is a Dental Check Up With Insurance?
Dental check up costs can vary greatly even with insurance. There are multiple factors that may affect your out of pocket cost despite...
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David Chen, DDS
- Aug 29, 2022
- 11 min
Why Do My Teeth Hurt Drinking Cold Beverages
Normally your teeth shouldn't hurt if you're drinking cold beverages straight out of the fridge or even ice water. Healthy teeth should...
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David Chen, DDS
- Aug 7, 2022
- 4 min
Can Milk Whiten Your Teeth?
Unfortunately, drinking milk will not whiten your teeth. Milk can't mechanically remove extrinsic stains nor chemically oxidize intrinsic...
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David Chen, DDS
- Jul 19, 2022
- 6 min
Tooth Nerve Pain - Comprehensive Guide
The pulp of your tooth contains an overabundance of nociceptors (pain receptors), which get triggered by a variety of external stimuli...
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David Chen, DDS
- Jul 17, 2022
- 5 min
Can I Get Gingivitis From Braces?
You absolutely can get gingivitis while in the middle of braces treatment. In fact, you're at higher risk and more prone to gum disease...
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David Chen, DDS
- Jul 14, 2022
- 7 min
Epic Showdown - Brush Before or After Breakfast?
Whether you should brush before or after breakfast is a hotly contested debate with three different arguments for which one is the best....
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David Chen, DDS
- Jul 10, 2022
- 6 min
How To Get Rid of Cavities - The Truth
The only way to get rid of cavities without a dentist is by using a toothpaste with remineralization capabilities. All tooth decay...
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David Chen, DDS
- Jul 4, 2022
- 8 min
Teeth and Gums Hurt After Flossing
Healthy teeth and gums normally do not hurt after flossing but if they do, it may mean that you have an active tooth or gum related...
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David Chen, DDS
- Jul 4, 2022
- 15 min
The Guide for Sensitive Teeth
Having sensitive teeth means that you'll feel discomfort while you're eating, drinking, or using your teeth in any capacity. The...
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David Chen, DDS
- Jun 9, 2022
- 14 min
The Complete Guide to Gingivitis
Those who don't routinely go to the dentist know that they're at risk of getting gingivitis but what is it and how bad could it be? If...
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David Chen, DDS
- Jun 6, 2022
- 6 min
The Guide to Calcium Buildup On Teeth
Ever wonder why you're getting calcium deposits on your teeth and whether or not it is harmful? Should you do anything about it or is it...
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David Chen, DDS
- May 30, 2022
- 5 min
The Best Gum For Your Teeth
Historically, dentists were opposed to chewing gum due to their sugar content but that all changed with the advent of sugarless gum. So...
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David Chen
- May 16, 2022
- 4 min
This Is How Long A Teeth Cleaning Should Take
Are you unsure about what to expect and how much time you should budget for the dental cleaning appointment? Is it going to take as long...
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David Chen, DDS
- May 11, 2022
- 4 min
Teeth Hurt After Cleaning - Causes And Prevention
Your teeth hurt after a cleaning because you don't regularly get teeth cleanings. However people who do get regular dental cleanings have...
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David Chen, DDS
- May 9, 2022
- 4 min
Burnt Tongue: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
A burnt tongue is a common occurrence when people are impatient about eating their hot foods. Not waiting for it to cool down will cause...
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David Chen, DDS
- Apr 18, 2022
- 3 min
Orange Plaque On Teeth
Have you been noticing discoloration on your teeth. The coloring doesn't seem to look very cosmetic either. Makes it look like you have...
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David Chen, DDS
- Apr 12, 2022
- 4 min
Should You Change Your Toothbrush After Being Sick?
Is that something that you've thought about or is this the first time that you're hearing about this? We all know that when we are sick,...
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