Foods That Stain Your Teeth: Tea and Your Teeth

Although tea has a reputation as a healthy beverage, it may not be the best choice when it comes to keeping your teeth white. Dentists say tea -- especially the basic black variety -- can cause more stains than coffee. However, recent studies have found that even herbal teas and white teas have the potential to erode enamel and cause tooth staining.

Above article from: Webmd.com/oral-health

Gregg L. Kassan, DDS
Family General Dentist
5077 Waterway Drive
Montclair, VA, 22025
Phone: (703) 897-0463
Website: www.MontclairCosmeticDentist.com

Tooth Decay and Sensitivity

What Causes Tooth Enamel Damage?
What happens when tooth enamel is damaged? The exposed part underneath becomes vulnerable to decay. Cavities aren't the only problem.

Teeth with damaged enamel can become sensitive to extreme temperatures. Suddenly, eating ice cream or sipping hot coffee can be painful or unpleasant.

 
Above article from: WebMD.com/oral-health

Gregg L. Kassan, DDS
Family General Dentist
5077 Waterway Drive
Montclair, VA, 22025
Phone: (703) 897-0463
Website: www.MontclairCosmeticDentist.com

Solutions for Slipping Dentures

A Solution for Slipping Dentures

If you are tired of your dentures slipping and moving when you eat or speak, we offer a new technology that will make you want to smile. Mini implants will secure your dentures in your mouth and eliminate all the problems associated with loose dentures. Mini implants can be placed in a single visit, and the procedure is virtually painless. They work so well, you can eat what you like the very same day. If you have been told you can’t have implants due to diminished bone density, mini implants are an alternative that may work for you.

Overdentures – For a Great Fit

You are familiar with the problems of dentures that wander, slip, or tilt and wish there was a solution to stop all the movement. You don’t need to wish any longer, as overdentures can take care of those problems. This technique will anchor your dentures with implants to securely fit them to your gums. No more trapped food and no more slippage. They look great, and you will be very pleased at how well overdentures work for you.

Gregg L. Kassan, DDS
Family General Dentist
5077 Waterway Drive
Montclair, VA, 22025
Phone: (703) 897-0463
Website: www.MontclairCosmeticDentist.com 

How Enamel Protects Your Teeth

What Causes Tooth Enamel Damage?
Enamel is kind of like the shell of an egg: it protects the softer, more vulnerable part of the tooth inside.
But unlike an eggshell, the thin layer of enamel is tough. In fact, enamel is the hardest substance in the body. It can withstand decades of biting, chewing and crunching -- with some luck and good dental care.
 
Above article from: WebMD.com/oral-health

Gregg L. Kassan, DDS
Family General Dentist
5077 Waterway Drive
Montclair, VA, 22025
Phone: (703) 897-0463
Website: www.MontclairCosmeticDentist.com

Dental Sealants Dentist

An Easy Way to Prevent Child Tooth Decay!

Even careful brushing may not clean all the grooves and contours of the back teeth. As bacteria and acids build up, plaque forms and eventually decay occurs. Once there is decay in a tooth, it will need a filling.

There is a way to help lessen the chances of decay. Dental sealants add protection to the surface of teeth. The treatment is quick and easy.

The back teeth are cleaned, then sterilized. A light coating of the sealant is applied to each tooth. It is transparent and not visible. A curing light is used to bond the sealant to the tooth. This whole procedure takes only a few minutes. No shot or drills are needed, and none of the tooth structure is removed. It is a very effective preventive measure for children’s and adolescents’ teeth.

Gregg L. Kassan, DDS
Family General Dentist
5077 Waterway Drive
Montclair, VA, 22025
Phone: (703) 897-0463
Website: www.MontclairCosmeticDentist.com