Athletic injuries and household accidents can sometimes impact the mouth with severe force. In some of these instances, it can badly chip or fracture a tooth’s enamel layer. Some of these cases don’t cause immediate discomfort or sensitivity. However, you shouldn’t allow the absence of immediate distress to lull you into the thinking the tooth doesn’t need treatment. The compromised... read more »

How effective is your oral health care? Furthermore, how effective is your cavity prevention? Because your oral health care is so closely linked to cavity prevention, it is important that you make sure you always have effective plans in place to limit your risk of dental erosion. If tooth enamel erosion continues to occur, a hole in your tooth enamel... read more »

Although you may be prepared for your pregnancy in several aspects, would you believe that it can also have a significant impact on your teeth and gums? In order to best continue to care for the health of your teeth and gums while you are pregnant, you will need to take several steps to implement an effective oral hygiene routine.... read more »

Are you tired of stringy floss? If so, try a water flosser. No matter what kind of floss you use, the critical thing to remember is to keep flossing. Our dentist, Dr. Anthony Shaia with Shaia Dental Care in Middleburg Heights, Ohio, is happy to talk to you about the importance of flossing and why water flossers may be ideal... read more »

Have you ever wondered what dentures are made of? What goes into them? What options are there when it comes to materials and what are the pros and cons? These are great questions that dentists are more than happy to answer. Many people have had dentures for centuries, and you may even have memories of a grandparent soaking their teeth... read more »

Cavities are not what we qualify as a good time! They can sometimes be painful. They lead to lasting damage, and can even lead to tooth failure! Follow these steps to prevent tooth erosion in your smile. Brush: Please brush your teeth for 2 minutes, twice a day. This is a major part of keeping your smile healthy! Use a... read more »

It is certainly true that your first line of defense against oral health problems starts with a consistent daily oral hygiene regimen. This includes brushing your teeth each morning and night as well as performing a thorough flossing effort at least once each day. At the same time, the American Dental Association further advises you to have a routine dental... read more »

A dental bridge may be just what you need if you are looking to improve your oral health and smile. We welcome you to speak with Dr. Anthony Shaia to discuss your tooth replacement options. To help you determine if a dental bridge is right for you, we have provided a Q&A covering the basic information about these appliances. Q:... read more »

  When the time comes to enhance your oral health, will you be ready? By this we mean will you have preventive plans in place to ensure no dental damage can befall you smile? In fact, are you already set in your ways or have you prepared tooth hazards prevention plans to ensure dental damage cannot destroy your teeth and... read more »

Have you heard that when you’re fitted for a dental crown, it usually takes at least two appointments? Oral crowns need to be very strong, so forming them takes some time. Find out more about the second visit associated with dental crowns by reading on. After your primary fitting visit, we will mail your dental impression to a dental laboratory... read more »