Temporomandibular joint disorder, more commonly known as TMJ, is a condition that affects the jaw muscles and joints responsible for allowing you to speak, chew, and yawn. Symptoms of TMJ can range from mild discomfort to chronic pain that …
Oil Pulling
Oil pulling is an ancient Ayurvedic practice that involves swishing oil in the mouth for several minutes as a means of improving oral health. While there are claims that oil pulling can help prevent tooth …
Benefits (and Negatives) of Apple Cider Vinegar for Your Health and Your Teeth
Apple cider vinegar (ACV) has been used for centuries as a natural remedy for various ailments. It is made by fermenting apples with yeast and bacteria, resulting in acetic acid, which gives it its sour …
How Do You Tell If You Need A Root Canal?
When a tooth becomes significantly infected, a dentist may recommend root canal treatment. Per the American Association of Endodontists, a root canal involves removing the infected pulp inside a tooth. Ideally, the procedure guards against …
Are Dental Veneers Worth It?
It is not a secret that dental veneers can be a little costly. This is especially the case when it comes to choosing the best porcelain option – or when you need more than one. …
What Can I Eat After A Root Canal?
A root canal treatment is used to remove the infection wreaking havoc inside the pulp area of your tooth. The procedure involves opening up the crown of the tooth in order to expose the root …
How Long Can You Put Off A Root Canal?
If your dentist tells you that you need a root canal, you should not delay treatment. A severely decayed or infected tooth will not get better without treatment. Failing to have a root canal can …
How Long Does Invisalign Take to Straighten Teeth?
Clear Aligners, like Invisalign, are a comfortable, easy to care for alternative to standard metal braces, designed to align your teeth correctly. The Clear Aligner process works simply and effectively through a series of aligners …
Natural Remedies for White Teeth
Taking care of your mouth isn’t just about keeping your teeth functional and clean. For many people, it’s also important to make their smiles bright with white teeth. Perhaps that’s why 35.8 million people in …
What’s the Cost of a Dental Implant for One Tooth?
A dental implant replaces a decayed, diseased, or missing tooth including both the tooth root and crown. It’s permanent, and offers the bite strength and appearance of a natural tooth and also preserves the bone …
4 Common Dental Problems in Older Adults
As the average lifespan increases, so does the prevalence of age-related oral health problems. Yet treatment for dental problems in older adults is easier when caught early. These are four common dental problems older adults …
How Porcelain Veneers Can Improve Your Smile
Would you like to quickly and dramatically improve your smile? Are you looking for a way to correct cosmetic imperfections in your teeth? If so, look no further than porcelain veneers. With some of the …
5 Tips for a More Photogenic Smile
Have you been hiding from the camera, reluctant to share your smile? It doesn’t have to be that way. Don’t let any concerns about your smile spoil happy memories. Today, getting a more photogenic smile …
Chronic Bad Breath? You May Need to Visit the Dentist
It’s embarrassing to have bad breath, but it’s something that everyone has to deal with at some point in their lives. Who hasn’t eaten a garlicky pasta dinner or an everything bagel only to experience …
Pregnancy 101
I’ve been getting a lot of questions about pregnancy, more so, concerns. You have a beautiful child on the way, and you want to make sure you do everything to ensure a smooth pregnancy, right? …
Whitening 101, part II- charcoal toothpaste
I’ve been getting a lot of questions about charcoal toothpaste, so let’s chat charcoal. If you’re interested in more tips about achieving best whitening results, I’ll try to throw some pearls in here as well. …
Whitening 101, part 1
In this multi blog about whitening, I’m going to discuss a little bit about a lot. For any more questions, or to find out more information in detail, visit my site at www.koppelmandental.com and if …
Snoring and Sex
Do You Snore?! Studies show up to 40% of males and 24% of women habitually snore. So rest assured, no pun intended, that you are not alone. But did you know snoring can affect your …
Snoring, Sleep Apnea, and Obesity
I’m going to start with two starting facts: 1) “Sugar is a greater danger than gunpowder. You are more likely to die from drinking too much cola than being blown up by al-Qaeda. And this …