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How Sedation Dentistry Can Help You Overcome Dental Anxiety
posted: Jan. 07, 2025.
Putting off your dental visit to Maha Alkishtaini because of fear or anxiety only increases the potential for tooth decay or gum problems. At our office, the doctor and our
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Healthy Resolutions for Healthy Teeth
posted: Dec. 31, 2024.
Every January 1st, you have your resolutions ready. No more nail biting. Lose ten pounds. Stop smoking. None of us are happy about those annoying bad habits we’ve picked up
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Is your child a mouth breather?
posted: Dec. 24, 2024.
Have you ever watched to see if your child is breathing through his or her mouth? Breathing through the mouth instead of the nose may lead to trouble for youngsters.
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Can Your Dentist Tell If You’re Left-Handed?
posted: Dec. 17, 2024.
Sherlock Holmes, that most famous of fictional detectives, observed clues, analyzed them, and used his powers of deduction to arrive at the solution to his cases.
the doctor and our team
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DIY Cures for Bad Breath
posted: Dec. 10, 2024.
Are you afraid to open your mouth because you have bad breath? You’re not alone bad breath or Halitosis happens to everyone, at one time or another. If you have
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Happy Holidays! Healthy Holidays!
posted: Dec. 03, 2024.
It’s the holiday season! With so much to do and so much going on, you want to be at your best. We have some ideas to help make your season
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What is a water pick and do I need one?
posted: Nov. 26, 2024.
Water picks, sometimes called “oral irrigators,” make an excellent addition to your regular home care regimen of brushing and flossing. Especially helpful to those who suffer from periodontal disease and
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Dental Infections
posted: Nov. 19, 2024.
the doctor and our team at Maha Alkishtaini will tell you that dental infections can be very serious; sometimes, they develop into a life-threatening situation. Cavities are caused by acid-generating
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Help! My gums hurt when I floss!
posted: Nov. 12, 2024.
By no stretch is it rare for your gums to hurt during and after flossing. Even some bleeding is to be expected. This is especially true if you have not
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Cold Comfort
posted: Nov. 05, 2024.
The sounds of the season are filling the air—falling leaves rustling along the sidewalk, football cheers, holiday greetings—and the coughs and sneezes of your fellow sufferers. Yes, it’s cold and
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Intraoral Cameras
posted: Oct. 29, 2024.
It seems today’s technology has made every moment a camera-ready opportunity. (Just check your friends and their latest selfies.) What you may not expect is the opportunity to see a
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Common Emergency Care Visits: Toothaches and Abscesses
posted: Oct. 22, 2024.
You never know when a dental problem may arise. Unfortunately, they don’t necessarily occur during office hours. the doctor can provide you with the proper information and treatment options to
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How do I handle my child’s dental emergency?
posted: Oct. 15, 2024.
Kids are active, and with lots of activity comes the potential for mishaps. Before an emergency occurs, you’d be smart to stay informed about the problems your child may encounter.
Here
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I chipped a tooth. What can I do?
posted: Oct. 08, 2024.
You just crunched down on a piece of hard food when you suddenly realize there is something hard still in your mouth. Your nightmare is confirmed when you retrieve a
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October is National Dental Hygiene Month: A simple oral health routine for your busy lifestyle
posted: Oct. 01, 2024.
Adults are no strangers to feeling like there is never enough time in the day to get everything done. Your alarm clock rings and within minutes you ping pong around
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Eco-Friendly Toothbrushes
posted: Sep. 24, 2024.
When it comes to dental hygiene, “going green” is not the first phrase that comes to mind. But if you are brushing properly, you are also replacing your toothbrush every
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