If you’re raising a child, you want to do whatever you can to help your little one stay healthy and strong. Learning good habits can help your child stay healthy, but did you know that your child’s oral health can also affect the health of their body? Everyone’s overall health could be affected by the health of their mouths. This... read more »

An inconsistent oral hygiene routine or the lack of regular attendance to your dental checkups at Feldman Dentistry greatly increases your chances of developing cavities. If it is detected early, your dentist, Dr. James Feldman, can repair most small cavities with a standard dental filling. Dr. James Feldman will start by conducting a thorough examination of the tooth. This will... read more »

There was a time, long ago, when our ancestors needed the third molars to help chew the kinds of food they ate. Our diets have since evolved, making these third molars--or wisdom teeth--superfluous. Our jaws are smaller than theirs were then, so there isn’t really room for these extra teeth. For some people, they never seem to cause problems. For... read more »

There are many ways you can chip or break a tooth: biting down on a popcorn kernel, grinding your teeth, injury from contact sports, etc. A cracked tooth can have increased sensitivity and may even feel painful; luckily, a dentist can help. First of all, if your tooth has chipped or cracked then there are steps you need to take.... read more »

Each tooth in your mouth plays an important role in your overall dental health. The loss of a back tooth can hinder your ability to chew, but that missing tooth’s absence can cause even more significant problems. Here are the concerns associated with a missing tooth: Such a scenario enables the other teeth to shift out of place. So, those... read more »