by Chapnick Dental | Aug 3, 2015 | Blogs, Dental Health
News SHOULD I USE A SOFT OR HARD TOOTHBRUSH? Toothbrushes come in three primary varieties: soft, medium, and hard. While medium and hard bristles may seem like the best option for removing plaque and tartar from the teeth, these more aggressive bristles can actually...
by Chapnick Dental | Jul 27, 2015 | Blogs, Dental Health
News TREARING BAD BREATH In many cases, bad breath is caused by foods we eat and beverages we drink. In these instances, treatment may require little more than brushing your teeth or even chewing a piece of gum. You can further reduce food-related bad breath by...
by Chapnick Dental | Jul 13, 2015 | Blogs, Physiologic dentistry, TMJ
News CAN TMJ CAUSE TINNITUS? Tinnitus refers to any ringing or buzzing in the ears. It may be temporary or consistent, high-pitched or low, and may or may not be accompanied by pain. Commonly a result of colds and ear infection, TMJ is also a possible cause of...
by Chapnick Dental | May 26, 2015 | Blogs, cosmetic dentistry
News FIVE REASONS TO CONSIDER DENTAL IMPLANTS Like dental bridges and partial dentures, dental implants are able to prevent teeth next to a missing tooth from slipping out of place. This reduces changes to bite tension and can help preserve the strength and appearance...
by Chapnick Dental | May 18, 2015 | Blogs, general dentistry
News WHY DO WE HAVE BABY TEETH? Humans have two sets of teeth – a set of 20 “baby” teeth and a set of 32 permanent. Typically baby teeth are fully replaced by permanent teeth prior to the teen years. But why do we need two sets of teeth? Teeth are necessary for...