Highland West Dental Care Blog

Imagine you got yourself some of your favorite hard candies after a long day. The sweet treat might be the pick-me-up you need, and you are happily enjoying it. You bite into one, but then something doesn’t feel right. You run to the mirror and notice that you accidentally cracked a tooth! Whether from food or an accident, this situation in general can be worrying. You might wonder if the issue will fix itself, but here’s why you should call your emergency dentist to get it back to great shape.

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If you feel like your teeth look too small, you’re not alone. Small or undersized teeth—sometimes called “peg teeth” or naturally short teeth—can affect the balance of your smile and your overall confidence. The good news is that modern dentistry offers several effective solutions to improve the size, shape, and appearance of your teeth.

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Finding a dentist who speaks English isn’t too difficult in the United States. However, when it comes to other languages, like Russian, Hebrew, or Spanish, you may have to look a bit harder. Clear communication is essential for achieving and maintaining good oral health. This is why Dr. Yonatan Pevzner with Highland West Dental Care is pleased to use his multilingual skills to ensure all of his patients’ smile needs are met. Keep reading to discover which languages Dr. Pevzner speaks when providing high-quality dental care.

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Dentures are the tried-and-true solution for tooth loss and have a long history of successfully rebuilding smiles. However, your jawbone starts to thin after teeth go missing, eventually causing your restoration, which was initially designed to fit like a glove, to become destabilized.

Fortunately, there are various types of denture glues that can help keep your replacement teeth more firmly in place. If you’re struggling to pick the right product, continue reading to learn about 3 of the options and who might benefit from them!

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Did you know that your jawbone connects to your skull via two sliding-disc joints, called the temporomandibular joints (TMJ)? Under normal circumstances, these give your mouth a full range of motion; forward and back, side to side, and open and closed.

But if you suffer from bruxism or have a bite misalignment, the added pressure placed on these joints can trigger a temporomandibular disorder (TMD) that can contribute to other symptoms, including headaches. If you’ve been suffering from recent migraines and  are unsure if your jaw might be the cause, continue reading to learn more about it!

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Harmful oral bacteria feed on sugar and excrete acid that erodes dental enamel, which makes up the outermost layer of the teeth. Unfortunately, enamel will not heal itself after being damaged, and a destructive infection such as a cavity can lead to an agonizing toothache or permanent tooth loss. Here’s a quick guide to how cavities form, how they can be prevented or treated, and how you may be able to tell if you have one in a hard-to-see area of your smile.

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For one reason or another, the timing was never quite right for you to replace your missing teeth with dental implants. Now, years have gone by, and you’re worried that you might no longer be a good candidate for treatment. Will you simply have to settle for a set of traditional dentures?

As it turns out, you might not be “too late” after all! With some strategic treatment planning, your dentist can help you successfully receive a dental implant restoration.

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Oftentimes, you hear about all of the delicious foods that are harmful to your smile and other areas of your body. The good news is that not all foods cause issues. In fact, there are some snacks that can do wonders for your teeth and gums. Your oral health can benefit from a balanced diet! Read on to learn more about some of the scrumptious foods and drinks that you can freely enjoy without worrying about your smile.

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Sometimes when you eat, particles of food can become stuck between your teeth, causing aching or discomfort. Naturally, your first instinct may be to remove it with the help of a wooden toothpick. But unfortunately, despite their confusing name, these little devices aren’t actually good for your teeth. Here’s why when it comes to your smile, toothpicks are the wrong choice, and what you should do to safely remove trapped food from your teeth!

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If your dentures crack, break in half, or no longer fit properly, it can be a major disruption. After all, even though they aren’t your natural teeth, dentures play an essential role in your daily life. From eating and speaking clearly to smiling with confidence, they’re a vital part of your routine—which is why a broken denture does count as a dental emergency.

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