If you regularly struggle to maintain a consistent daily oral hygiene regimen, the plaque acids in your mouth can start to build up. As this continues to happen your teeth will be at increased risk of suffering from cavities. This is particularly concerning for contoured areas on the faces of your teeth and along the biting surfaces of the molars... read more »
Tough cuts of meat, beef jerky, fruit peels, and hard nuts sometimes require significant force when biting and chewing. Every so often a fragment can break off and become stubbornly lodged between two of your teeth. Even if you are experiencing pressure and discomfort from the item stuck between your teeth it’s important to remain calm while attempting to remove... read more »
It’s important to brush your teeth twice a day for two minutes each time. As you scrub, it’s best to use a soft-bristled toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste. To help you have a proper and effective brushing routine that can help you avoid dental issues, our dentist, Dr. Tom Pinnavaia, is happy to share some tooth brushing secrets with you. First,... read more »
A toothache refers to pain that arises when nerves within your pulp, located in the roots of your teeth, are damaged. This can be the result of an infection, an oral accident or injury, bad oral hygiene, and tooth extractions. In some situations, the pain may be felt in the mouth, face, ear, and jaw. For a better understanding of... read more »
Do you wish there was a way to keep your smile free from tooth decay? If so, you're not alone. Many people despise tooth decay because it's so painful and inconvenient. Fortunately, there are ways you can prevent cavities and keep your smile in tip-top shape! One of those ways is by placing dental sealants over your teeth. Dental sealants... read more »
What is a dental crown? If one of your teeth is damaged or decayed, Dr. Tom Pinnavaia may recommend a dental crown in Charlotte, North Carolina. A dental crown, which is tooth shaped, is cemented over a tooth to restore its shape, size, strength, and appearance. When cemented in place, the dental crown will cover and protect the entire visible... read more »
Drs. Pinnavaia, Yeager, and Yun may suggest dental implants in Charlotte, North Carolina, if you are missing one or more permanent teeth. A dental implant consists of a titanium post that is placed into the jawbone and a dental restoration, like a dental crown. At our office, we provide the dental implant restoration. Dental implants are very popular because of... read more »
Malocclusion is defined as crooked teeth or a misaligned bite. If you have malocclusion, Dr. Pinnavaia, Dr. Yeager, and Dr. Yun may suggest Invisalign® in Charlotte, North Carolina, to help you reach a straight smile. Invisalign is a set of aligners that is designed specifically for your smile. They are worn over the teeth for 20 to 22 hours each... read more »
Here at My Dentists, we endeavor to use our new blog as a regular means for publishing valuable content for our community through monthly blog posts. Thanks to the wonders of the Internet, we’re able to further explore some of the most important topics pertaining to our industry and area of expertise here on our website through these articles. Each... read more »