Question: I was recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, how will this affect my dental care? Anonymous, Orangeburg, NY Answer: Diabetes can affect both your oral health and your dental care in a number of ways. This is why it is important to be aware of the condition and to let your dentist know your […]
What is cracked tooth syndrome?
Cracked or incompletely fractured teeth are more common than most people realize and are often difficult to accurately diagnose. Generally, symptoms involve sensitivity or pain on biting and/or cold and sweet sensitivity. Discomfort from this problem needs a stimulus to be elicited and unlike some other dental problems, discomfort doesn’t normally occur spontaneously. Some habits, […]
Dental implants – age limit?
I was wondering if there is age limit for a person to have dental implant. (j. P., rivervale, nj) Fortunately, age by itself does not limit a person’s ability to have a dental implant. In fact, one of our patients who was 97 at the time, requested and successfully had an implant placed at our […]
What’s causing bad breath?
My spouse has mentioned that I have bad breath at times and I am self-conscious about this. What can I do? Is it from my mouth or my stomach? I wish I could give you a definite answer, but without examining you I can only give you some general information on the topic which I […]
Child’s first visit to a dentist
This is one of the most frequently asked questions which I encounter. My answer is my opinion combined with the opinion of various dental associations and studies. They feel that children should visit the dentist within six months of the arrival of the first tooth or at about one year old or earlier. I think […]
