What Does a Cavity Feel Like?
Cavities will feel different depending on the severity and extent of the decay. In other words the stage of tooth decay will affect how a...
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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?
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David Chen, DDS
- Sep 23, 2022
- 5 min
What Does a Cavity Feel Like With Your Tongue?
Depending on the extent and severity of the cavity, you may or may not be able to feel any differences by running your tongue over it....
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David Chen, DDS
- Sep 20, 2022
- 7 min
What a Cavity On a Molar Looks like
Cavities on molars look just like decay on any other teeth. The only difference is that this cavity is located on a molar tooth....
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David Chen, DDS
- Sep 20, 2022
- 6 min
What Does a Cavity Filling Look Like?
So you're told that you have a cavity and you need a "cavity filling". Your dentist proceeds to explain that the decayed portions of your...
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David Chen, DDS
- Sep 19, 2022
- 6 min
What Color Is a Cavity?
Cavities are not monochrome because they can present as different colors depending on the stage of tooth decay that they're in. The early...
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David Chen, DDS
- Sep 13, 2022
- 9 min
Small Cavity - Comprehensive Guide
A small cavity is one of the earliest progressions in the stages of tooth decay. It shares many of the same properties as any other...
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David Chen, DDS
- Aug 31, 2022
- 5 min
Why It Hurts To Chew After A Dental Filling
It is completely normal for your tooth to be a little tender when chewing immediately after the filling procedure. That sensation should...
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David Chen, DDS
- Aug 28, 2022
- 5 min
What Does A Cavity Look Like On An X-Ray?
Cavities may not always be detectable to the naked eye, which is why your dentist has to take annual x-rays. The purpose of these dental...
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David Chen, DDS
- Aug 26, 2022
- 7 min
Cavity On Front Tooth - Guide
A front tooth cavity is when decay penetrates the enamel of one of your anterior teeth. That may sound a little concerning to you because...
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David Chen, DDS
- Aug 12, 2022
- 6 min
When Is It Too Late For A Cavity With Pain?
If your cavity starts hurting you, it is your body's way of letting you know that you need to go see a dentist. However, the type of...
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David Chen, DDS
- Aug 2, 2022
- 7 min
Dental Core Build Up - Guide
A dental core build up is a composite resin filling material which is used to restore a tooth back to proper form in order to accommodate...
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David Chen, DDS
- Jul 21, 2022
- 8 min
How Long Can You Procrastinate On An Untreated Cavity
While some cavities require immediate treatment, there are some that can be delayed for at least a year before evaluating it again....
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David Chen, DDS
- Jul 18, 2022
- 7 min
How to Differentiate a Cavity From a Stain
To the untrained eye, a cavity may look similar to a stain but they are completely different dental conditions. The former is a tooth...
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David Chen, DDS
- Jul 15, 2022
- 4 min
Does Tooth Decay Smell?
Tooth decay can cause a bad odor in your mouth if it is left untreated and allowed to develop a hole in your tooth. A physical hole in...
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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 7, 2022
- 13 min
Every Stage of Tooth Decay With Pictures
So you think you have a cavity and you're wondering which stage of the tooth decay you're in but the problem is you don't know what it...
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David Chen, DDS
- Jun 27, 2022
- 10 min
Tooth Broke Off at Gum Line But There's No Pain
You're in the middle of a meal and your tooth just broke off at the gum line but miraculously there is no pain at all. What should you do...
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David Chen, DDS
- Jun 7, 2022
- 7 min
Can A Cavity Form Immediately?
Do you want to know if you have a cavity because you ate ice cream last night or maybe you ate ice cream the entire week. How quickly do...
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David Chen, DDS
- May 27, 2022
- 5 min
How Much Time Does It Take To Fill A Cavity
How long does it take to fill a cavity? Does the size and number of cavities being filled affect the length of time it takes? Our long...
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David Chen, DDS
- May 26, 2022
- 5 min
When Does Novocaine Wear Off?
It has been over an hour since you've finished your dental filling appointment but you're still numb. How long does novocaine last and...
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