Meadowbrook Dental Care Blog

The outer layer of your tooth — the enamel — is strong and hard. But the tissues inside the enamel are soft. Under certain circumstances, teeth get damaged or severe decay develops, compromising the integrity of the inside of your tooth.  

Bad breath (halitosis) is one of the most common dental complaints, affecting up to 25% of the population. It can cause distress, embarrassment, and anxiety among sufferers, but fortunately, it’s usually very easy to treat. Let’s take a look at some of the most common causes of bad breath and what you can do to freshen up…

If you want to greet the new year (and the new decade) with a smile that exudes confidence, vitality, and great health, there are a number of effective ways to accomplish this with our smile makeover. Whether your teeth are crooked, discolored, or just plain missing, we offer a full array of cosmetic dentistry options that will make your smile one you’re proud to show off.

Due to their affordability and ease of use, dentures are still the most popular choice when you’ve experienced tooth loss. However, first-time denture wearers may struggle with having a foreign object in their mouth, especially when eating and speaking. For some, dentures may even cause irritation and pain. 

According to the American Dental Association, most people report the one thing they dislike the most about their smile is the color of their teeth. Teeth whitening is one of the most popular and simplest cosmetic dental treatments that can improve your smile and boost your confidence. But teeth whitening, even when it’s done by a professional, isn’t permanent.

Veneers are a great way to brighten your teeth, make them more uniformly shaped and evenly spaced, and help you get a more dazzling smile. But beyond the cosmetic value of dental veneers, did you know there are many noncosmetic reasons to consider them?

If you keep waking up with a headache, you might be clenching or grinding your jaw when you sleep. Many people tense their mouth and jaw while sleeping. A night guard protects your mouth through the night, letting you rest comfortably and wake pain-free. At Meadowbrook Dental Care, we offer custom-fitted mouthguards for patients of all ages in the Mineola, New York, area. Once you’ve got your unique night guard, you’ll be able to rest comfortably all night, protecting your teeth and letting you wake pain-free.

It can be hard to figure out the causes of persistent bad breath, especially once you’ve eliminated factors like oral hygiene and smelly foods. If you’re struggling with persistent bad breath no matter what you do, your problem might actually be in your gums. 

If you wanted to have straight teeth back in the day, you were subject to a mouth full of metal, plus a retainer for the rest of your life. Thankfully, times have since changed! You can now have straight teeth in less time, without the fear of tearing up your lips, cheek, or tongue. 

Wearing the right sports equipment can enhance performance and protects you from injury. Athletes at all levels must use the appropriate gear for their sport if they want to reduce their chances of getting hurt. While the need for helmets and padding is obvious, many athletes ignore the protection that a mouth guard can provide until they suffer the pain and inconvenience of an oral injury.