Toothaches are mainly caused by tooth decay that has reached deep through the dentin of the tooth to the interior where the blood vessels and nerves reside. Unless its an emergency, it might take a few days to get an appointment with your dentist. That's no fun when you have a painful toothache. Once the pain starts, it can go... read more »
What is dental bonding? Our dentist may recommend dental bonding, a cosmetic dental solution, when an individual has small dental flaws like chipped, misshapen, or cracked teeth. During the procedure, a tooth-colored material is applied to the surface of the tooth or teeth to restore the appearance of the smile. The shade of the resin material can be selected to... read more »
A complete or partial denture provided by the oral care specialist at DeFelice Dental LLC is designed to replicate your missing or compromised teeth. While the removable dental appliance is created from durable dental materials that will not succumb to tooth decay, you will still need to provide your denture with some basic oral hygiene measures. You should thoroughly rinse... read more »
Your toothpaste tube is empty. It’s time to restock. However, you’re unsure how to choose the best toothpaste. Our dentist and team are happy to give you some tips about the different types of toothpastes available and some general things to look for. Overall, we encourage you to purchase the toothpaste that best suits your needs. Fluoride Toothpaste Fluoride is... read more »
The American Dental Association was founded in 1859 to help consumers maintain a healthy mouth. As the institution has grown, and awareness of oral health conditions has broadened, they have included various recommendations, guidelines, and informational tools. This includes recommending that you brush your teeth twice each day and making sure to floss at least once a day. This basic... read more »
As the days begin to get darker earlier, we can often find ourselves spending more time indoors. Unfortunately, being indoors more typically means we'll end up eating more as well. Always make sure you're keeping your mouth clean and free of debris to help protect against any oral ailments that can easily arise. To help keep your teeth safe, consider... read more »
Winter is coming, and that means that mouth sore season is coming too. But have you heard that there are many varieties of oral sores? One kind of mouth sore is called the canker sore, and we’ve written an overview here for your educational purposes. Canker sores are small sores that develop inside of the oral cavity, normally on the... read more »
If you have tooth pain, also known as a toothache, you are probably searching for ways to relieve it. Treatments can be as simple as improving your oral hygiene routine and they can be as complicated as oral surgery. To help you determine the culprit behind your toothache, our dentist, Dr. Tre' DeFelice, is happy to tell you about the... read more »
Here at DeFelice Dental LLC, 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.... read more »