Dentist Blog

Achieving optimal oral health involves more than just regular dental visits; it requires daily care, preventive measures, and understanding the impact of teeth and gums on overall well-being. This guide explores essential tools and techniques for maintaining a healthy smile, from proper brushing and flossing habits to advanced cosmetic procedures like teeth whitening, veneers, and Invisalign. Learn how Astoria Dentistry can help you achieve lasting oral health and a beautiful smile through personalized care.

Walking into a dental office can feel like stepping into a sterile, impersonal environment.

Routine oral exams play a critical role in maintaining a healthy smile and overall well-being.

With summer just around the corner, it’s time to focus on refreshing your smile.

A confident smile can change the way you feel about yourself, and at our office, we specialize in enhancing smiles through cutting-edge cosmetic dentistry.

Good oral health is important at any age, but after 50, you may need to adjust your routine as changes in your body affect your oral health.

Routine dental cleanings are the cornerstone of a healthy smile. These appointments remove plaque and tartar buildup that regular brushing and flossing can’t fully eliminate.

Preventive dentistry forms the foundation of a healthy smile, focusing on avoiding dental issues before they arise.

Regular dental cleanings are an essential part of maintaining a healthy smile, yet many people underestimate their importance.

You would be hard-pressed to find more than a few people whose teeth don’t have some extent of tooth decay. Commonly known as cavities or caries, it’s prevalent around the world.

A healthy smile is more than just an attractive feature—it’s a reflection of your overall well-being.

You can be a superstar when it comes to taking care of your oral health, but all it takes is a few mouthfuls of certain foods to give your breath an unpleasant aroma.

It’s commonly known that most adults have 32 teeth, compared with 20 primary, or baby teeth.

Sometimes, the reason for needing a tooth extraction can seem surprising. Even though a tooth has no decay or fillings and exhibits no damage from injury, it may still need to be removed.

You already know the benefits of brushing your teeth twice a day for two minutes each time.

You might be surprised to learn that sometimes, a tooth needs to be extracted even when it appears healthy.

Your smile is one of your most important features, both for its aesthetic value and as a vital means of communication.

Your gums are an amazing biological mechanism designed to protect your teeth and prevent oral diseases.

There are many reasons why you might need a tooth removed, and sometimes it can be quite surprising. Even if your teeth have no decay or damage from injury, they may still require extraction.

You brush your teeth in the morning and floss before your nighttime brush. That’s great! But when was your last trip to a dentist for a cleaning?

Happy holidays from your friendly family dentist at Astoria Dentistry, who’ll know if you’ve been naughty or nice during your next regular checkup, which we hope is right around the…

Though nobody wants to get cavities, so many of us do.

One of the features of a sensational smile is bright, white teeth!

Life can be quite stressful, and many of us have a variety of coping mechanisms. One common tension reliever is damaging our oral health in the form of teeth grinding and/or clenching.

A mouth’s many components team up to perform imperative tasks. This valuable orifice is a very busy place, which, unfortunately, makes it susceptible to glitches and the occasional misfortune.

Americans are known around the world for their healthy and attractive teeth. Our standards are higher than those in other countries, and many of us work hard to sport sparkling smiles.

The human body is a complex system in which everything is interconnected. From head to toe, what affects one area of your body influences one or more other areas.

Admittedly, tongue scraping does not have a pleasant sound to it. In fact, it sounds uncomfortable at best!

Do you dislike your smile because your front teeth have minor alignment issues?

Everyone knows about teeth, but not everyone knows all there is to know about their choppers.

It’s important to take excellent care of your teeth and gums no matter how old you are. But as with the rest of your body parts, age can take a toll on them.

The holidays are filled with opportunities to share the joy of the season with our family and friends.

Tartar can be the impetus behind cavities, tooth decay, gum disease and even the loss of teeth. That’s why you need to know what tartar is and why it’s important to control its buildup.

Third molars are called “wisdom teeth” because they usually erupt between the ages of 17 and 21.