Your oral health care is essential for the longevity of your teeth and gums. To make sure oral ailments such as dry mouth cannot occur, you can use an effective technique such a chewing sugarless gum, to help promote the creation of saliva in your mouth. Chewing sugarless gum has been shown to help with heartburn. Heartburn is a disorder... read more »

Are you aware of the benefits of cosmetic dentistry? Cosmetic dentistry is a highly advanced branch of dentistry designed to improve the look of your teeth and your smile. Through the use of restorations and replacements for damaged or missing teeth, cosmetic dentistry can drastically improve your smile in a wide verity of ways. When it comes to cosmetic dentistry... read more »

There are a multitude of ways that teeth can become damaged. Beyond the trauma of a violent accident to your mouth, there are the more mundane but all too common reasons of bad oral hygiene, and poor nutrition and diet. Less common but still a factor are family genetics or an unknown but underlying dental issue that has gone undiscovered.... read more »

Although there are numerous causes of jaw and facial pain, it is important to keep track of every time it arises, as it can often be linked to an ailment or issue with your oral health. Always be aware of the symptoms of jaw pain, as well as potential treatment methods that can be administered to help alleviate the pain.... read more »

If you want to make sure your smile is safe for the holidays, it is important to establish a game plan beforehand to ensure you have the maximum oral health care you need to prevent dental damage from arising. As Halloween begins to creep slowly toward us, remember these basic tips: - Avoid snacks and treats that have a low... read more »

Some medications can have a horrible impact on your oral health. That’s why it’s imperative to tell Dr. Tom Pinnavaia about both the over the counter and prescription medicine you take frequently. It’s also valuable to have a fundamental understanding of the probable side effects that may occur in your mouth. Here’s a list of the well-known side effects of... read more »

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 »