My Blog - General and Cosmetic Dentist

Only a Dental Exam can Identify the Root Cause of Your Tooth Pain
posted: Aug. 01, 2018.

A toothache means you have tooth decay, right? Not necessarily — your pain could be signaling a number of potential causes. Determining where, how much and how often it Read more
That Odd Looking Sore in Your Mouth is No Cause for Alarm
posted: Jul. 22, 2018.

When you visit us for your regular checkup we're examining more than your teeth and gums. We're also checking to see if you're having problems with soft tissues in Read more
Expert Advice: Vivica A. Fox on Kissing and Oral health
posted: Jul. 12, 2018.

Is having good oral hygiene important to kissing? Who's better to answer that question than Vivica A. Fox? Among her other achievements, the versatile actress won the “Best Kiss” Read more
Artificial Sweeteners can Boost your Dental Health
posted: Jul. 01, 2018.

The market for sugar alternatives has grown exponentially since saccharin was accidentally discovered in 1878. Today, saccharin has been joined by other FDA-approved zero-calorie artificial sweeteners, including aspartame (“Equal®” Read more
High Tech Dentistry: How Do We Use a CAT Scan?
posted: Jun. 21, 2018.

The CAT scan is a relatively recent technique in dentistry, used to get an image of what’s happening deep within your jaws. You may be wondering what a CAT Read more
Artificial Sweeteners Could Help You Reduce the Risk of Dental Disease
posted: Jun. 11, 2018.

We’re all familiar with “naughty” and “nice” lists for food: “nice” items are beneficial or at least harmless; on the other hand, those on the “naughty” list are not Read more
Margot Robbie Knows: A Great Smile Is Worth Protecting
posted: Jun. 01, 2018.

On the big screen, Australian-born actress Margot Robbie may be best known for playing devil-may-care anti-heroes—like Suicide Squad member Harley Quinn and notorious figure skater Tonya Harding. But recently, Read more
Bonding with Composite Resins Ideal for Restoring Chipped Teeth
posted: May 22, 2018.

Accidents can happen to your mouth, especially if you have an active lifestyle. For example, a sudden blow to the jaw while playing sports or exercising could result in Read more
A Healthy Diet is Your Best Source for Vitamins and Minerals
posted: May 12, 2018.

The food we eat not only provides us energy, but it also supplies nutrients to help the body remain healthy. The most important of these nutrients are minerals and Read more
Sleep Apnea and Behavioral Problems in Children: How Your Dentist Can Help
posted: May 02, 2018.

We all know how much better we feel after a good night’s sleep: refreshed, energized and ready to handle — even excel at — our day-to-day responsibilities. Yet millions Read more
Ariana Grande Breaks Free - of Her Wisdom Teeth
posted: Apr. 22, 2018.

Via a recent Instagram post, pop diva Ariana Grande became the latest young celebrity to publicly acknowledge a dental milestone: having her wisdom teeth removed. The singer of hits Read more
Limit Sugar in Your Diet for Better Oral and General Health
posted: Apr. 12, 2018.

Even after decades emphasizing oral hygiene and supplemental fluoride to fight dental disease, we’re now seeing an increase in tooth decay, especially among children. What’s causing this alarming trend? Many Read more
Food for Thought - What to Eat for Optimum Oral Health
posted: Mar. 28, 2018.

March is national nutrition month—a good time to look at the connection between diet and oral health. You probably know that sugar is a major culprit in dental problems. Read more
4 Things you Should do if Your Child Complains of a Toothache
posted: Mar. 13, 2018.

If your child has a toothache, there’s good news — and not so good news. The good news is the pain rarely indicates an emergency. On the downside, though, Read more
How Big Bang Theory Actress Mayim Bialik Gets Her Kids to Floss
posted: Feb. 26, 2018.

How many actresses have portrayed a neuroscientist on a wildly successful TV comedy while actually holding an advanced degree in neuroscience? As far as we know, exactly one: Mayim Read more
Find and Treat the Actual Source of Tooth Pain to Relieve it
posted: Feb. 18, 2018.

Determining which of your teeth is causing your toothache isn’t always easy — or even if it’s a tooth at all. The pain could be coming from a tooth, Read more

Lee V. Farkas, DDS

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