If you aren't consistent with your daily oral hygiene routine, or if you put off your routine dental checkups or recommended treatment with Dr. Lisa Kirshenbaum, a cavity could develop on one of your teeth. Early symptoms often include discomfort when chewing, tooth sensitivity, or a noticeable change in texture. If you have a cavity, Dr. Lisa Kirshenbaum may... read more »

  If you’re pregnant, you likely already recognize what a hectic time of your life pregnancy can be. You may have thought that you’d spend this period primarily resting, but many women find that between visits to the doctor’s office and the hospital and time spent baby-proofing the house, there seems to be too little time in the day. As... read more »

Do you frequently find yourself suffering from dental erosion? Dental erosion is an oral health condition that results from the breakdown of your tooth enamel. Typically, dental erosion is caused by harmful acids in your mouth brought on by the foods and drinks you consume. To help protect your mouth, improve your diet and eliminate any dangerous ingredients from your... read more »

Are you stressed? Don’t “keep a stiff upper lip”- at least not literally. You may end up grinding your teeth! You may have heard the medical term for teeth grinding; it’s called bruxism. This condition is by nature unconscious, usually occurring during sleep. Stress can be a significant factor, but there are other contributing issues like alcohol and tobacco use,... read more »

Are you aware that missing teeth can cause your face to sink in, making you look older and weaker? Crafting a better smile begins by restoring your facial structure if you are missing any teeth. With a tooth replacement treatment such as dentures, dental implants, or dental bridges, you can restore your facial structure and make you long younger once... read more »

Primary teeth, which are also called baby teeth, pop into your child’s mouth to help them eat, talk, and smile. Without these teeth, many things could not be possible. Although they are lost eventually, they are very important for your child’s oral health. Your child’s first tooth will usually be the lower middle front tooth, which should erupt around 6... read more »

While it is rare, there are times when even the most consistent and effective oral hygiene routine isn’t enough to prevent a cavity from forming on one of your teeth. Fortunately, your routine dental checkup performed at Dr. Lisa Kirshenbaum’s clinic includes a thorough examination of your mouth. This will detect any small cavities, before they have the chance to... read more »

Strong tooth enamel is important to the overall health of your teeth and the prevention of cavities. Exposing your teeth to mild concentrations of fluoride helps to bolster the minerals in your tooth enamel. To help people maintain strong, healthy teeth, many municipalities add fluoride to their water systems. Drinking that drink water helps prevent cavities and tooth sensitivity. If... read more »

Did you know that dental bridges are designed to last you for the rest of your life? With such a durable treatment, the wear and tear on normal bridges is normally not enough to wear them out, but accidents can happen. If for some reason your bridges fail, they can be replaced. A dental bridge is a tooth replacement treatment... read more »

When deciding which oral health replacement therapy is best for you, it is often based on your current smile’s condition, needs, and perks of each. The basics of bridges, implants, and dentures are listed as follows: - Dentures are tailored to be a highly effective form of tooth replacement that can be removed on a nightly basis to be cleaned... read more »