What are the Risks of an Oral Piercing?

What do you know about oral piercings? These have become quite popular, but there are a number of issues you may want to watch for. For example, you probably know that jewelry might have small parts, which could be a choking hazard. Still, would it surprise you to learn that there are other risks to oral piercings? You see, if... read more »

Thumbsucking: What You Should Know

If you have children, you probably understand there are several things you’ll need to do for them. Similarly, there are a few things you should help them avoid doing. Still, what do you do about your little one’s thumb sucking? As you might know, thumb sucking is a perfectly normal habit, though some parents try to prevent their child from... read more »

Details About the Connection Between Your Oral and Overall Health

Have you ever heard that your oral health can be connected to your overall health? Well, it’s true, according to studies and research. This means maintaining a healthy mouth can help you have a healthy body. In fact, unhealthy teeth and gums are often found as a symptom of a myriad of health issues, including: -Diabetes: People with diabetes are... read more »

Chronic Bad Breath? We Can Help!

Bad breath can be really embarrassing and can have a huge impact on your self-confidence. Sometimes, you could have bad breath because of the foods you eat, but if you have consistent bad breath, also known as halitosis, there are a few things you should know. Halitosis is often caused by germs from food particles that are left in your... read more »

Halitosis (Bad Breath): The Harmful Effects

Bad breath can be really embarrassing and can have a huge impact on your self-confidence. Sometimes, you could have bad breath because of the foods you eat, but if you have consistent bad breath, also known as halitosis, there are a few things you should know. Halitosis is often caused by germs from food particles that are left in your... read more »

Take the Time to Perfect Your Tooth Extraction Recovery

Have you suffered an oral accident or damaged any tooth that requires an extraction? A tooth extraction is often needed for teeth so badly damaged they are beyond repair or stand to cause infection or further damage to your mouth. If you are in need of an extraction, we here at Midtown Dental take pride in providing the finest quality... read more »

What Is Laser Dentistry?

Are you interested in having a healthy, strong smile? If so, you probably understand that you’ll need to brush your teeth for two minutes at a time every day. You also probably know that you should also floss and visit a dentist twice a year. Still, even if you do all of these things, you may need professional help. Did... read more »

The Dental Problems Dental Crowns Can Fix

Dental crowns are one of the most commonly used dental restoration treatments available. They are incredibly flexible, being able to treat a large number of different dental issues, from the purely cosmetic to the structural. Here are some of the dental issues dental crowns can treat: -You need to protect a weak tooth from tooth decay or from breaking. -You... read more »

Enamel Erosion Issues Can Be Counteracted by Increased Fluoride Exposure

Your tooth enamel is composed of microscopic mineral structures. The density of these minerals is what gives your teeth the strength to bite and chew food. However, it is possible for the acidic foods and beverages you consume throughout the day to deplete a microscopic amount of these minerals. Chronic enamel erosion can create microscopic channels through the enamel, exposing... read more »

A Healthy Lifestyle Leads to a Healthy Smile

Having a healthy lifestyle can help your smile in more ways than you might realize. This is why our Midtown Dental team encourages you to have a healthy lifestyle. It will help you have a top-notch oral health and a superb life. To help you accomplish this goal, we recommend doing the following things: Keep up on oral hygiene: Keep... read more »