There are a lot of firsts in your child’s life. The first step, first word, and the first tooth. It’s hard to know everything you need to do to keep them healthy and happy but of course, you try your best. One thing parents worry about is their teeth. When should you start brushing them? […]
Where Are Wisdom Teeth Located Inside Your Mouth? Wisdom teeth are located toward the back of your mouth, but you can have one to four of these third molars. You are born with tooth buds in your gums, and if one or both of your parents have third molars, then you can inherit this characteristic. […]
How Everyone Can Benefit from Tooth-Colored Fillings It is common for a person’s tooth to become infected with bacteria. When this happens, a cavity will develop. The bacteria may begin on the enamel surface of a tooth but then spread to the dentin beneath the tooth’s surface. It is possible for the decay on a […]
Pain from Sensitive Teeth can be Successfully Treated It is common for many people to avoid drinking cold beverages or hot foods because their teeth are sensitive. According to the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), there are over 39 million adults who regularly experience tooth sensitivity. People with this condition may want to schedule an […]
Laser dentistry has changed the way people are treated for oral care. It has been used to treat various dental problems since 1994. Laser dentistry has also been approved for dental treatment by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Gum Disease This is an infection of the bone and supporting tissue designed to hold a […]
As we find ourselves in the middle of the warmest season of the year, baseball season is in full swing, football and soccer seasons are rapidly approaching, and winter sports will be starting again before you know it. Living in Long Island, sports can be a way of life for kids, and if you’re a […]
Uneven, badly aligned teeth are among the top reasons that people turn to cosmetic dentistry. In addition to their unsightly appearance, badly aligned teeth can eventually lead to more serious oral health problems such as jaw pain and disease from plaque trapped between crooked teeth. Invisalign®is an alignment process that takes the traditional braces to […]
Tired of living with gum recession in Franklin Square, NY? Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to treat your gum recession symptoms in a minimally-invasive way, without needing to return for multiple appointments? Thankfully, such a treatment scenario is possible and is performed every day by the periodontal and dental professionals at Clocktower Dental. […]
It is never fun to deal with TMJ, or temporal mandibular joint disorder. When the jaw joints have any type of problem it leads to misalignment that makes you more susceptible to TMJ. With orthodontics, it is possible to prevent TMJ before it even begins. That is why at Clocktower Dental we provide orthodontics as part […]
If you’re like many people, you greet the world with your smile. No matter how great your outfit, makeup or hair looks, you might feel deeply self-conscious if your smile or teeth are stained, chipped or otherwise marred. The experts of Clock Tower Dental Associates are here to introduce you to a way to improve […]