October is here and fall has officially begun, bringing with it Breast Cancer Awareness Month as well as National Dental Hygiene Month. This is a time to raise awareness for both and help to prevent problems by monitoring your health and being mindful of your lifestyle choices. Whether you are...
Read more » If you have ever lost a tooth, you might have more than just a gap between your teeth. If a lost tooth is not replaced, the bone in the jaw that supported the lost tooth starts to deteriorate. That’s because when you chew your food, there’s no more stimulation to...
Read more » When it comes to protecting your teeth, your first line of defense against tooth decay and cavities is tooth enamel, as it is the outermost covering that protects the more vulnerable dentin and tooth pulp below. Your enamel comes equipped for the job as the hardest substance in your body....
Read more » When you come in for dental exams and we have cleaned your teeth and gum line and removed any hardened plaque, our dentist can look at them for any signs of trouble, such as cavities, loose or broken teeth, damaged fillings, and evaluate your risk rate of certain diseases which...
Read more » Are you looking for help with a nasty toothache? If so, you have come to the right place! Toothaches can be painful and annoying when you are trying to go about your daily routine. Luckily, toothaches can be treated, but understand your toothache could be telling you something needs to...
Read more » Severe dental anxiety can make it very difficult to receive treatment, and might keep you from getting the care you need. We may suggest that you make use of sedation dentistry to help you to relax when you see the dentist. Two of the options for sedation dentistry are nitrous...
Read more » Each of your routine dental checkups is designed to clean your teeth while monitoring the overall health of your mouth. It includes a polishing treatment to remove minor dental stains, while also watching for early signs of cavities and gum disease. The dental checkup concludes with our dentist performing a...
Read more » Mouthguards should be part of everyone’s sports equipment to keep your their safe in case of an accident. Unfortunately, the need for a mouthguards can be easily dismissed, leaving a person vulnerable to severe damage to their teeth or mouth. Our dentist, Dr. Souvik Sarkar at Main Street Dental in...
Read more » Problems with your smile can occur at any time, even while you are asleep. Bruxism, a condition characterized by grinding your teeth subconsciously or while you sleep can cause serious damage to your teeth. Several visual clues often present themselves when bruxism is present. If you wake up in the...
Read more » It’s important that you report any extreme or ongoing tooth discomfort to your dentist, as this could be a warning sign of cavities in your smile. Restoring your tooth enamel before the inner tooth suffers significant damage can make all the difference in preserving your tooth. If you take time...
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