Energy Drinks and Dental Health
posted: Mar. 22, 2022. Are energy drinks bad for your teeth? Many of our patients at Kulick Dental ask us this question, so here’s the scoop. Energy drinks have been on the rise, taking up more and more space on grocery store shelves. Drinks such as Red Bull, 5-Hour Energy, Monster Assault, Rockstar, and the […]
Smoking and Dental Implants
posted: Mar. 29, 2022. Congratulations! You’ve made the decision to replace a missing tooth with an implant. While an implant will restore the appearance of your smile, you also know that there are many reasons that an implant will improve your health, too. A missing tooth causes structural problems as well as cosmetic ones. Remaining […]
April is National Facial Protection Month
posted: Apr. 05, 2022. The Importance of Facial Protection Americans from all walks of life should mark April as National Facial Protection Month on their calendars. The American Association of Pediatric Dentistry, Academy for Sports Dentistry, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, and American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons have combined forces to sponsor this […]
Common Emergency Care Visits: Toothaches and Abscesses
posted: Apr. 12, 2022. You never know when a dental problem may arise. Unfortunately, they don’t necessarily occur during office hours. the doctor can provide you with the proper information and treatment options to prevent the problem from becoming worse. Abscess An abscess is a bacterial infection, and will normally cause pain and swelling around […]
Make Every Day Earth Day
posted: Apr. 19, 2022. Earth Day began in 1970 as an event to raise awareness of our environment. What began as a single day in April is now recognized around the world to bring attention and education to global environmental issues. Conserving our natural resources, reducing water and air pollution, and developing green technologies are […]
Treatment Options for TMD
posted: Apr. 26, 2022. Temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD) refers to a diverse range of disorders that relate to muscular function in the jaw and face — the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). That could mean difficulty opening your mouth, pain in the jaw or face, or any sort of problem with the jaw joint. TMD can be difficult […]
Celebrate Your Mom’s Smile with These Mother’s Day Gifts
posted: May 03, 2022. Mother’s Day is around the corner, and if you’re looking for some different gifting ideas for one of the most important people in your life, we have some suggestions for you. Here are a variety of gifts large and small tailored to your mom’s interests and chosen to support her dental […]
Choosing the Dental Filling Option that’s Best for You
posted: May 10, 2022. Did you know there are as many types of dental fillings as there are flavors of ice cream? Okay, maybe that’s an exaggeration. Still, when you visit the dentist with a cavity, there are many filling options. Most of us just sit in the chair, open our mouths, and let the […]
When Is a “Cavity” Not a Cavity?
posted: May 17, 2022. Is this a trick question? After all, you probably already know quite a lot about cavities: It all begins when bacteria-filled plaque sticks to teeth and starts to attack enamel. How? Because the bacteria in plaque use the sugars and other foods we eat to produce acids. These acids gradually weaken […]
Memorial Day: Parades, remembrance, and the unofficial start of summer!
posted: May 24, 2022. “The purpose of all war is peace.” – Saint Augustine Fire truck sirens, baton twirlers, marching bands covering patriotic tunes, colorful floats, costumes, and millions of red, white, and blue American flags being waved in the air on a beautiful day in late May, that is what Memorial Day is all […]