Winter is coming, and that means that mouth sore season is here. But were you aware that there are lots of types of oral sores? One kind of mouth sore is defined as the canker sore, and we’ve written an outline here for your educational benefit. Canker sores are little sores that form inside of the oral cavity, regularly on... read more »
You may notice when you enjoy something sweet, hot or cold, your teeth react with pain or another sensation. This may also occur when your teeth are exposed to cold air. While these things may mean that you have a crack in one of your teeth, often these conditions are symptoms of sensitive teeth. Sensitive teeth can be caused by... read more »
Laser dentistry is as spectacular as it sounds. With laser dentistry, Dr. Jurgina Elezi can do oral procedures and surgeries with a precision impossible through any other method. By applying this focus to a lone area of your mouth, the dentist can treat a certain area without damaging any others. Laser dentistry is a service we’re proud to offer all... read more »
The American Dental Association recommends that you attend a routine dental checkup with a dentist like Dr. Jurgina Elezi twice each year. This simple outpatient appointment will effectively clean your teeth while detecting any signs of oral cancer, periodontal health problems, and dental caries. If Jurgina Elezi finds a cavity on one of your teeth, she will help you understand... read more »
Dental fractures can occur from an unprotected blow to the face, accidental fall, or something as simple as grinding your teeth at night. When the tooth enamel is damaged it creates an aberrant surface that could gradually start to collect bacterial deposits. This could allow a new cavity to form and spread quickly through an already traumatized tooth. Dr.... read more »
Your child’s smile needs to be cared for, and it’s your job to do it. Oftentimes children can’t properly clean and care for their teeth and gums because they don’t have the dexterity to do it. This is when you come into play. To help you keep your child’s smile in tip-top shape, Dr. Jurgina Elezi and our dental team... read more »
Not all interdental cleaners work the same way. It is important to find which tool to use that will best benefit your smile. A good place to start is with traditional dental floss, which uses a piece of thread to gently clean between teeth. To take your oral health care to new heights with dental floss, read on! -To avoid... read more »
A dental filling is often used to treat a single surface cavity or a minor physical defect that in a tooth’s enamel layer. The material used for the dental filling will be securely bonded or cemented to the surrounding healthy tooth enamel to restore the basic function and structure of the tooth for many years. If you sometimes struggle to... read more »
Dentures are a durable and removable form of tooth replacement therapy that give you the smile you want with the benefit of removing the prosthetics whenever you please. Dentures make your mouth whole. Listed below are some of the benefits that dentures can provide: - Dentures can bring back the normal facial structure that is lost with missing teeth. -... read more »
If a toothache comes, you know you are in for a really long day or night. That is why knowing how to treat your toothache could take the pain away and help you get back to your life. Here at Coddington Dental in Quincy, Massachusetts, our team is dedicated to helping you overcome oral health problems like toothaches, which is... read more »