My Blog - General and Cosmetic Dentist

Consult Your Dentist for Help with Diagnosing and Treating Sleep Apnea
posted: Feb. 03, 2018.

Sleep — you'll spend a third of your life in its blissful embrace. But it isn't a luxury: you need it as much as nutrition and exercise. An occasional Read more
Issues to Consider Before Dental Implants
posted: Jan. 19, 2018.

With their durability, versatility and life-likeness, there’s no doubt dental implants have revolutionized teeth replacement. If you’re considering dental implants, however, there are some issues that could impact how Read more
Fifth Harmony's Camila Cabello Chips a Tooth, but Concert Still "Worth It"
posted: Jan. 04, 2018.

Everyone loves a concert where there's plenty of audience participation… until it starts to get out of hand.Â Recently, the platinum-selling band Fifth Harmony was playing to a packed house Read more
3 Ways to Stop or Reduce Painful Tooth Sensitivity
posted: Dec. 20, 2017.

Tooth sensitivity can be disheartening: you’re always on your guard with what you eat or drink, and perhaps you’ve even given up on favorite foods or beverages. The most common Read more
How to Lessen the Effects of Chronic Dry Mouth
posted: Dec. 05, 2017.

If you were asked to identify the number one mouth problem affecting dental health, what would you name? Toothaches? Poor hygiene? Jaw joint issues? Believe it or not, the top Read more
Looking Good for the Holidays
posted: Nov. 20, 2017.

The holidays are a time for getting together with family and friends from near and far. The memories you make at these joyful celebrations are the ones you’ll treasure Read more
Actress Emma Stone Reveals How Thumb Sucking Affected Her Teeth
posted: Nov. 12, 2017.

It's no secret that many of Hollywood's brightest stars didn't start out with perfectly aligned, pearly-white teeth. And these days, plenty of celebs are willing to share their stories, Read more
Keep the Space between an Implant-Supported Bridge and the Gums Clean
posted: Oct. 28, 2017.

Dental implants can do more than replace individual teeth — a few well-placed implants can support other restorations like a fixed bridge. The natural integration that occurs between the Read more
Your New Implants Need Proper Hygiene Just as Much as your Other Teeth
posted: Oct. 13, 2017.

So, you’ve just acquired an attractive restoration with dental implants. You may be thinking at least with these teeth you won’t have to worry about dental disease. Think again. While Read more
Cemented or Screwed: Which Implant Crown Attachment is Best for You?
posted: Sep. 28, 2017.

In the realm of restorative dentistry, dental implants are king. A dental implant can replace a tooth with a permanent, life-like restoration with a solid reputation for durability. Implants are Read more
Tom Hanks' Abscessed Tooth Gets Cast Away
posted: Sep. 13, 2017.

Did you see the move Cast Away starring Tom Hanks? If so, you probably remember the scene where Hanks, stranded on a remote island, knocks out his own abscessed Read more
Regular Flossing not Your Thing? Try an Oral Irrigator
posted: Aug. 29, 2017.

One of the keys to a healthy mouth is daily oral hygiene. These tasks have one objective: remove plaque, a thin film of bacteria and leftover food particles, from Read more
Jason Derulo's Ideal Match
posted: Aug. 14, 2017.

When the multi-platinum recording artist, songwriter and TV personality Jason Derulo was recently asked about his ideal woman, his answer covered a remarkably broad spectrum. "There’s no specific thing," Read more
Besides Your Health, Shingles Could Affect Your Dental Care
posted: Aug. 06, 2017.

If you had chicken pox as a child, you're at higher risk for a painful viral infection later in life called shingles. Besides a painful skin rash and other Read more
Noah Galloway's Dentally Dangerous Dancing
posted: Jul. 22, 2017.

For anyone else, having a tooth accidentally knocked out while practicing a dance routine would be a very big deal. But not for Dancing With The Stars contestant Noah Read more
Porcelain Veneers: A Less Invasive Way to Transform Your Smile
posted: Jul. 07, 2017.

There are a number of ways to improve unsightly teeth. You can, of course, replace them with dental implants — but not if they're still viable. You can crown Read more

Lee V. Farkas, DDS

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