Bernstein Dental Care: Blog

When it comes to extractions, Bernstein Dental Care is quick and painless. Although we do everything we can to save a patient’s teeth, when removal is necessary, we want to make sure they are prepared for their replacements as soon as possible. Sparing a patient from discomfort and possible complications sometimes requires a tooth to be sectioned. We discussed in an earlier blog post how the molars have strong ligaments and multiple roots anchoring them in place. This is good if they are well-positioned, but if they’re stuck and need to be taken out, it can be a problem. Attempting to yank a molar out all at once could cause it to break or the patient to be subjected to a dangerous amount of force. As an alternative, we can use a drill to cut a molar into smaller pieces. The patient is kept numb for this and feels nothing, but once the molar is split up, each part can be removed separately. This eliminates the need to twist the tooth around while trying to find the perfect way in which...

We provide many different kinds of treatments at the dental offices of Dr. Paul Bernstein. In order to best understand their oral health, patients should understand their teeth’s different uses and what problems can affect them. Most adults naturally have sixteen teeth in each jaw, with a total of thirty-two. However, most people have had some extracted. At the front of the mouth each jaw has two pairs of incisors, which are the vertically flat teeth. They are the first to emerge, the ones we use to form speech, and the ones most often given veneers as a cosmetic treatment. To each side of the incisors is a cuspid tooth, which is also known as a canine or an eye-tooth. These pointy teeth play a very important role in stabilizing the arch of the rest of the teeth, but the upper ones can have difficulty erupting during adolescence. The premolars and molars in the back of the mouth have multiple cusps. They are for chewing and are kept in place by strong ligaments. Bottom molars have two ...

If you have signs or symptoms of a tooth abscess, it’s important to visit Dr. Paul Bernstein of Bernstein Dental Care to discuss your treatment options. You may be asking yourself, what is a dental abscess, which is why we are here to explain it. A tooth abscess is a pocket of pus that’s been caused by a bacterial infection. The abscess can develop at different areas of the tooth for different reasons and should never be left untreated. Anyone can develop a tooth abscess and it’s important to know that if you have one, it won’t disappear on its own. If you don’t treat the abscess, you will risk developing an infection that can spread beyond the oral cavity. If you notice pain, swelling, gum redness, and/or a pimple pocket located anywhere on the tooth, call Dr. Bernstein to discuss your treatment options. If you have questions or concerns regarding a dental abscess please give us a call. To learn about the services we provide, visit  www.bernsteindentalcare.com  for more information. T...

Dr. Paul Bernstein understands that accidents happen and when a tooth is suddenly cracked, it’s usually because of an accident or injury. A tooth may crack for a variety of reasons such as chewing on a hard object, eating hard candy, ice, or nuts, and/or from grinding or clenching the teeth. Once you’ve been diagnosed with a cracked tooth, we have a variety of cosmetic and restorative options to bring it back to life. Depending on the size and location of the crack, treatment may vary from dental bonding to root canal treatment. This is because the crack may only affect the tooth’s enamel, or it may be so severe that it affects the tooth down to the root. A crack may appear so tiny that the human eye can’t see it or it may be very prominent and painful. If you experience trauma to the face or accidentally chip your tooth out of the blue, contact us immediately to get the situation under control. If you have questions or concerns regarding cosmetic dentistry or a cracked tooth please gi...