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Antibiotics for a tooth infection can calm the swelling, but they don’t cure the tooth. Learn when they help, why you still need a dentist, and when to call. (586) 749-3333.

A tooth sensitive to heat, especially pain that lingers, can point to the nerve. Learn what heat sensitivity means and when to call a dentist in New Haven.

Enamel erosion is acid wearing away the surface of your teeth. Learn the causes, the signs, and how a dentist in New Haven can protect worn enamel.

Teeth that hurt when you eat sweets often signal early decay or worn enamel. Learn what a sugar ache means and when to see a dentist in New Haven.

A tooth that hurts when you bite or chew often means a crack, a high filling, or infection. Learn what the pain points to and when to call a dentist in New Haven.

Sensitivity after teeth whitening is common and temporary. Learn why it happens, how long it lasts, and how to whiten more comfortably in New Haven.

Teeth grinding wears enamel and can leave teeth sensitive. Learn the signs, how to protect your teeth, and when to see a dentist in New Haven.

Some sensitivity after a filling is normal and settles within a couple of weeks. Learn what is expected, what is not, and when to call your dentist in New Haven.

Sensitivity at the gum line usually means receding gums or exposed roots. Learn what causes it, what helps, and when to see a dentist in New Haven.

If a sip of ice water or a gust of cold air makes your teeth have a sudden jolt of pain, it’s probably a sensitivity to cold. It’s one of the most common complaints we hear at our office in New Haven. So here’s what causes it, what you can do at home, and when […]

Why Are My Teeth Sensitive? Causes and What Helps Sensitive teeth are one of the most common reasons people call our office in New Haven. The good news is that sensitivity is a symptom with a short list of causes. In most cases, we just need to know  which tooth reacts, what sets it off, […]

Tooth Extraction Aftercare: How to Heal Faster and Protect the Clot Tooth extraction aftercare starts with protecting the blood clot that forms in the socket. We always tell our New Haven patients that the first 24 hours after a tooth extraction matter most. Here’s what to do right after an extraction and when you should […]

Lost a Filling or Crown? Here’s What to Do If you’ve lost a filling or crown, the tooth underneath is now exposed and a little more fragile, so it’s worth getting repaired before the problem grows. This usually isn’t dangerous, and in most cases it’s a quick fix, but the sooner you’re seen the simpler […]

Cracked or Chipped Tooth: How It’s Fixed A cracked or chipped tooth is one of the most common things we see, and the good news is that it’s almost always fixable. What the right repair looks like depends on how deep the damage goes, from a quick polish on a rough edge to a crown […]

Wisdom Tooth Pain: Causes and What Helps Knowing the cause of your wisdom tooth pain lets you know if you can wait out a dentist appointment or if you need an emergency dentist ASAP. That aching back molar might be a tooth coming in, one that’s stuck, or a gum that’s become irritated or infected. […]