Courting Disaster
posted: Apr. 23, 2024. When we think of sports and dental damage, we naturally think of hockey and football. But when it comes to the actual number of dental injuries suffered each year, vying for top seed is the game of basketball. How is this possible? After all, football and hockey are categorized as “collision […]
Whitening Teeth with Braces
posted: Apr. 30, 2024. Now that you are working hard to improve your dental health and appearance with your braces, it might seem like a logical time to whiten your teeth as well. But should you go ahead with home kits or a professional whitening? The answer might be yes, but not quite yet! Toothpaste […]
The Best DH in Baseball
posted: May 07, 2024. Oh, wait—did you think we meant Designated Hitter? Oh, no, we’re not getting into that debate! What we want to talk about is the best Dental Habits you can practice when you’re on and off the field. When It Comes to Safety, Touch All the Bases Basic baseball vocabulary lets you […]
How to Subtract Those Added Sugars
posted: May 14, 2024. Sugars are the simplest carbohydrates, and are found naturally in fruits, vegetables, grains, and dairy products. Our bodies require these simple carbs for energy. (Even better, we don’t just get energy from fruits, vegetables, grains, and dairy—we also get healthy amounts of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, fiber, and even some protein!) Problems […]
Memorial Day and Getting Ready for Summer
posted: May 21, 2024. Memorial Day didn’t become an official holiday until 1971, but Americans started gathering annually in the spring to remember those who lost their lives in war during the 1860s, right after the Civil War. Celebrated on the last Monday in May, people still decorate the grave sites of war veterans and […]
Tooth Discoloration: Common causes and what you can do to stop it
posted: May 28, 2024. Looking back at childhood photos, you may notice picture after picture of yourself with a mouthful of shiny white teeth. When you look in the mirror today, you wonder what happened to that beautiful smile. Many adults struggle with tooth discoloration and find it embarrassing to show off their teeth in […]
Dental Tips for Your Summer Vacation
posted: Jun. 04, 2024. Summer’s here, and it’s time to enjoy a well-deserved break! But even though school’s out, please take a few minutes to learn some tips from the doctor to keep your teeth and mouth healthy for a summer of great smiles. Hydration When you are active in warm weather, you need to […]
Why do wisdom teeth need to be removed?
posted: Jun. 11, 2024. the doctor and our team at Kulick Dental get this question a lot. Wisdom teeth are the last teeth to come in, once young people get their adult teeth. Because they are the last teeth to break through the gums, they are often called the third molars. There are four wisdom […]
Tooth-Colored Fillings
posted: Jun. 18, 2024. Once upon a time, silver fillings ruled in dental offices everywhere. For a long time, they were the only option dentists used to close off the spaces on teeth where bacteria could easily enter. Most patients did not regard a pearly white and silver smile as something to be super excited […]
Flossing Fact or Flossing Fiction?
posted: Jun. 25, 2024. Somewhere in a bathroom drawer or medicine cabinet, we all have one—that little plastic dental floss dispenser. And whether you use your floss every day (yay!), or have completely forgotten it was in there (not so good), just how much do you know about that sturdy string? Let’s find out! Flossing […]