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Are You Sensitive to Hot or Cold Foods and Drinks?

January 24, 2021

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Before picture of patient with enamel loss

Bruxism treated by Dr. Makadia

If you’re experiencing a twinge of pain when sipping your morning cup of coffee, or sensitivity when eating a sweet treat, the culprit may be enamel loss. Although it’s the hardest substance in your body, it can’t regenerate once it’s gone. If some of your teeth are wearing down more quickly than others, your emergency dentist near Ronkonkoma can help. Dr. Makadia can identify the cause to preserve your natural smile, which was the case for one of our patients. Tooth sensitivity was affecting his quality of life, but Dr. Makadia was able to stop his pain while safeguarding his smile.

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Skip the Risks of Store-Bought Teeth Whitening with Dr. Makadia

January 17, 2021

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Before and after fixing stained teeth with bondingTooth discoloration is a natural part of the aging process because enamel gets thinner from daily wear and tear. Genetics, poor oral hygiene, foods and drinks, and smoking can also affect teeth color. Patients concerned about discoloration often turn to store-bought whitening products, but that’s risky because not all stains are equal. Some OTC whitening products can do more harm than good, which was a concern for one of our patients. He was embarrassed by his stained teeth, but he wasn’t sure if a whitening product would help. After consulting with Dr. Makadia, a dentist near Sayville, he achieved the results he wanted using a different approach.  

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