The health of your mouth can be a significant factor in your overall quality of life. The discomfort of cavities, gum disease, and other oral health problems can limit your food choices, affect your self-esteem, cause anxiety, and could potentially prove costly to treat. To help prevent these problems the American Dental Association offers several recommendations. This starts with consistently... read more »

Gum disease, which may be the most common dental ailment we treat, impacts about half of the total number of adults in the U.S. While a big part of what causes gum disease comes down to which food choices we make, there are also lots of risk factors that you should be aware of. Here are some you can review.... read more »

Though your permanent teeth are meant to last your whole life, a tooth may need to be removed in certain cases. Our dentist and team want you to enjoy an optimal recovery after tooth extraction, which is why we encourage you to treat the area with proper care. You may need to have a tooth removed if: – An extra... read more »

What do you know about treating baby bottle tooth decay? Continue reading this post to find out extra information about the illness and what it means for you. In the early stages of baby bottle tooth decay, fluoride treatment is regularly sufficient to reverse the condition. As the ailment elevates, restorative services such as crowns and fillings may become required.... read more »

Can you cure dry mouth? Unfortunately, curing dry mouth is not possible. We're sorry if you're suffering from dry mouth, and we will do all we can to aid you manage it. The following are a few things you should understand about dry mouth. The mission of xerostomia treatment is to identify its causes, address them and thwart further complications.... read more »

When you use mouthwash, it’s important not to swallow it. However, sometimes accidents happen and the rinse finds its way down your throat and into your stomach. When this happens, you might feel a little panicked, but there is no need to worry. Just stay calm. Our dentist, Dr. Sajjad Ashnagar, is happy to tell you what you can expect... read more »

Periodontal disease is an unfortunately oral health condition that affect millions of Americans each year. Without professional treatment from a dentist like Dr. Sajjad Ashnagar, the state of your gums can continue to deteriorate. As time goes on, the building infection near the roots of your teeth could lead to multiple cases of tooth loss, as well as the loss... read more »

The American Dental Association was founded to help American consumers preserve their long term oral health. They do this by providing a series of recommendations, guidelines, and information tools to help maximize your efforts at preventing oral health problems. Brushing your teeth twice each day and flossing at least once forms the basis of an effective daily oral hygiene regimen.... read more »

When a cavity on one of your teeth goes without professional treatment from a dentist like Dr. Sajjad Ashnagar the tooth decay will inevitably spread to compromise an increasing area of the tooth. In time the bacterial presence could affect the pulp and root of a tooth. As this starts to happen you might notice increased sensitivity, and discomfort in... read more »

Are you a fall-sport athlete, meaning do you participate in football, volleyball, soccer, and other fall sports? If so, it’s important to take good care of your smile while you go to practice and games. To help you do so, our dentist, Dr. Sajjad Ashnagar, has some tips for you. The first tip is to wear a mouthguard. Mouthguards are... read more »