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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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Cavity Fillings While Pregnant, Yea or Nay?
es, it is safe to get a cavity filled while you're pregnant but you should take into consideration why you need the filling before you do...
David Chen, DDS
Oct 13, 20234 min read
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Safety of Dental Anesthesia During Pregnancy
Use of local dental anesthesia is safe during pregnancy according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)...
David Chen, DDS
Oct 13, 20234 min read
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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...
David Chen, DDS
Sep 26, 20225 min read
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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....
David Chen, DDS
Sep 23, 20225 min read
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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....
David Chen, DDS
Sep 20, 20227 min read
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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...
David Chen, DDS
Sep 20, 20227 min read
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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...
David Chen, DDS
Sep 19, 20226 min read
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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...
David Chen, DDS
Sep 13, 20229 min read
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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...
David Chen, DDS
Aug 31, 20225 min read
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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...
David Chen, DDS
Aug 28, 20225 min read
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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...
David Chen, DDS
Aug 26, 20227 min read
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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...
David Chen, DDS
Aug 12, 20226 min read
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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...
David Chen, DDS
Aug 2, 20227 min read
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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....
David Chen, DDS
Jul 21, 20228 min read
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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...
David Chen, DDS
Jul 18, 20227 min read
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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...
David Chen, DDS
Jul 15, 20224 min read
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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...
David Chen, DDS
Jul 10, 20226 min read
1,602 views
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...
David Chen, DDS
Jun 27, 202210 min read
82,100 views
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...
David Chen, DDS
Jun 7, 20227 min read
4,164 views
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...
David Chen, DDS
May 27, 20225 min read
7,253 views
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