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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?

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

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Tips On How To Prevent Cavities

How tooth decay develops and how cavities are prevented have been over complicated because it can be distilled down to a single sentence....

David Chen, DDS

Jan 2, 20245 min read

How Does Sensitive Toothpaste Work By Dr David Chen

Sensitive toothpastes work either by occluding exposed dentinal tubules or by depolarizing the tooth nerve to provide temporary relief...

David Chen, DDS

Jan 1, 202411 min read

Tooth Sensitive To Cold: Causes, Treatment & Management

A tooth sensitive to cold is a type of tooth sensitivity where a tooth or teeth may experience discomfort or pain to cold stimuli....

David Chen, DDS

Jan 1, 20244 min read

How Long Teeth Sensitivity Lasts For Every Condition

How long sensitive teeth lasts can be as short as a few days or as long as a few months but it all depends on what's causing the...

David Chen, DDS

Dec 27, 20234 min read

Guide For Antibiotics Before Dental Work

Antibiotic prophylaxis (premedication) is required for dental procedures that induce bleeding if you've certain health conditions. If you...

David Chen, DDS

Dec 20, 20235 min read

Teeth Sensitivity: Things To Know

Teeth sensitivity is when your dentition feels mild discomfort or sharp pain during everyday activities such as eating, drinking, or...

David Chen, DDS

Dec 19, 20235 min read

Is There A Synthetic Enamel Paste?

The only true synthetic enamel paste is a hydroxyapatite-based toothpaste because the enamel is composed of 96% of hydroxyapatite by...

David Chen, DDS

Dec 14, 20236 min read

Will Charcoal Toothpaste Whiten Teeth Safely?

Activated charcoal is a natural abrasive so it can whiten your teeth when used in toothpaste but it can only remove extrinsic stains and...

David Chen, DDS

Dec 11, 202312 min read

Is Charcoal Good For Your Teeth?

Directly brushing charcoal onto your teeth can be highly abrasive so it is not good for your teeth and that also includes activated...

David Chen, DDS

Dec 11, 20235 min read

Minerals that Strengthens And Repairs Tooth Enamel

The minerals calcium, phosphorus, and fluorine are required to strengthen and repair the tooth enamel but there are other vitamins that...

David Chen, DDS

Dec 11, 20236 min read

How To Seal Exposed Dentin At Home

The only way to seal exposed dentin at home is by using a desensitizing toothpaste that can occlude open dentinal tubules. Simply brush...

David Chen, DDS

Nov 30, 20238 min read

When Can I Drink Coffee After Fluoride Treatment?

Fluoride treatment is usually recommended for those who are more prone to tooth decay. The longer that you leave it on, the more...

David Chen, DDS

Nov 25, 20237 min read

Calcium's Role in Teeth Remineralization and Demineralization

The role that calcium plays in teeth remineralization and demineralization mechanics cannot be understated because teeth are made of it....

David Chen, DDS

Nov 15, 20235 min read

Demineralization of Teeth: How They Become Weakened

When teeth become demineralized they get weakened because the enamel is losing the tooth minerals, calcium and phosphate. If left...

David Chen, DDS

Nov 15, 20237 min read

Does Flossing Whiten Teeth?

Flossing will not whiten your teeth because it doesn't contain bleaching gel but it can make them appear whiter if you had food stuck...

David Chen, DDS

Nov 10, 20235 min read

Dental Cleaning (Teeth Cleaning): Things To Know

A dental cleaning is a procedure that is performed by a dentist or hygienist to remove plaque, tartar (calculus), and extrinsic stains...

David Chen, DDS

Nov 10, 20239 min read

You Shouldn't Smoke After Fluoride Treatment

Despite the lack of explicit instructions from manufacturers, common sense dictates that smoking is probably bad after fluoride...

David Chen, DDS

Oct 23, 20234 min read

How Long Fluoride Varnish Should Stay On Teeth

For maximum benefit, fluoride varnish should stay on your teeth for as long as possible but manufacturer recommendation is for at least...

David Chen, DDS

Oct 22, 20235 min read

Is Having Tooth Pain a Sign of Early Pregnancy?

A toothache is NOT a reliable indicator as a sign of early pregnancy because dental pain can occur regardless of your pregnancy status....

David Chen, DDS

Oct 16, 20234 min read

Why Do All Dentists Push X-rays?

Dentists push x-rays because they want to provide comprehensive care, protect themselves from liability, and also for forensic odontology...

David Chen, DDS

Oct 13, 20234 min read