Mohsen M. Ansari D.M.D.

Losing a crown or filling can be alarming - and painful - but it's no cause for panic. It is relatively common, and there are remedies to tide you over until you can see the dentist.

Oral Hygiene Myths: Firm-bristled toothbrushes are better than soft ones No bristles are hard enough to remove hard tartar from teeth, but most bristles are effective against the formation of plaque. However, hard bristles do differ in that they can cause more damage to teeth and gums than soft bristles.

Like regular grinding, sleep bruxism - or clenching/grinding in your sleep - can be harmful to teeth, gums, and jaws. However, while asleep, these behaviors are even harder to manage. If you experience sleep bruxism, these tips are for you.

Why did the tooth do to jail? ? It was guilty of INCISOR trading! ?

Here is some food for thought. ??

The first completely recyclable toothpaste tube sets the bar for the rest of the dentistry world to be more environmentally conscious. Who's next?

Have you been slacking in your oral hygiene? If so, it pays to remember that toothpaste, floss, and biannual checkups are cheaper than restorative dentistry is.

Most of us know we should brush our teeth once in the morning, but there's no standard regarding when that should be. While many prefer to brush after breakfast to get rid of food remnants, the science may recommend otherwise.

Why did the maxillary and mandibular wisdom teeth always argue? They were molar opposites! ?

We all know that candy, chips, and soda are bad for our teeth, but what about foods that promote oral health? Here they are.

Why did the orthodontist put braces on their patient? It was a stop-gap measure!

Have you noticed white spots inside the mouth? This may be leukoplakia, a typically harmless growth within the mouth. Different varieties stem from different conditions, each with their own implications. Understanding these can help you determine the level of care to seek.

The excuses you hear... ? ?

Put simply, an abscess is an infection of your tooth's root. This can cause severe pain, and worse, it can lead to a lost tooth if left untreated. The good news is that most abscesses can be treated with minimal invasion.

Dentistry FAQ: Is it better to brush after every meal? Not really. Your body is designed to care for itself. Saliva production limits the need to clean teeth after everything you eat. While brushing a third time each day isn't necessarily harmful, it isn't needed, and excessive brushing can have adverse effects over time.

If you think going to the dentist today is no fun...

Did you hear the joke about the alginate? It wasn't much, but you could really sink your teeth into it. ?

We believe it’s important to not only treat our patients with high-quality care but to educate them about their oral health so they can be empowered to live healthy lives.