Regular dental exams are your first line of defense when it comes to preserving the health of your teeth. This type of preventive care serves you well, and instead of viewing it as a road to our dental chair, think of it as an exit from unnecessary visits brought on by untreated, and highly preventable, oral problems.

Your gums play a vital role in keeping your smile healthy. Periodontal (gum) disease can wreck that role. If left too long, it can eventually result in tooth loss and open the door to severe, even life-threatening infections.

White spots on your teeth may be more than just a bothersome distraction from the beauty of your smile. They’re most often a signal that decay is headed your way.

Teeth whitening is the most popular cosmetic treatment dentists perform these days, and that’s certainly true here at Meadowbrook Dental Care. For people who are still contemplating the pros and cons of teeth whitening, our dedicated oral care professionals have put together a list of reasons why you might want to add it to your to-do list.

Porcelain veneers can cover a multitude of problems with your teeth, giving you the smile you want. Following are five reasons why veneers may be a great solution for you.

When you’re frequented by headaches, it becomes more than frustrating; it can be life-altering. At Meadowbrook Dental Care in Mineola, New York, we understand the debilitating impact of headaches and want to help you feel better.

Do Wisdom Teeth Always Need To Be Removed?

If it seems like everyone you know has had their wisdom teeth removed, it’s because wisdom teeth are often problematic. Your wisdom teeth are technically your third set of molars, and they usually come in — or erupt, as your dentist might say — in your late teens or early to mid-20s.

As parents, you lay the foundation for healthy permanent teeth during the first years of your child’s life. Daily brushing, regular dental checkups, and healthy eating habits are the cornerstones of good oral care. Establishing a good routine early in life ensures that your child develops strong, healthy teeth and gums. It’s easy to assume that baby teeth don’t require as much care because they’re temporary, but these teeth are still vital to your child’s health.

Bright, white teeth certainly add to the beauty of your smile and can really increase your confidence. The American Dental Association notes your only choice for whitening back in the 1800s was in-office bleaching on nonvital teeth.

Today’s consumer has many more options to choose from, including home-applied products that promise to keep your teeth looking their best. Unfortunately, not every take-home product lives up to its promise. Here at Meadowbrook Dental Care, we can help you sort through the hype and select a whitening technique that’s suited to your lifestyle and budget.

Believe it or not, most dentists share a common goal, and that’s to keep you from spending too much time in our chairs. And this holds true here at Meadowbrook Dental Care. While we love seeing our patients in Mineola, New York, our goal is to preserve and maintain the health of your natural teeth with the least amount of dental work possible.

To that end, we’ve pulled together a few tips for avoiding a root canal infection. While modern dentistry has made a root canal procedure no more uncomfortable than a having a cavity filled, there’s still time and expense to consider, as well as the overall integrity of your teeth.