by Dr. David J. D'Apolito, D.M.D. | Jul 22, 2024 | Blog
Our teeth are made up of what is called Calcium Hydroxyapatite, which is a complex form of calcium and phosphate. When we eat foods with fermentable carbohydrates or sugars there is a bacteria that may be attached to the tooth (in the form of plaque) called...
by Dr. David J. D'Apolito, D.M.D. | Jul 15, 2024 | Blog
Since titanium dental implants to restore missing teeth have become more popular in recent years, it is very important to know how to properly maintain them. First of all, since there is no real tooth structure to decay or get periodontal disease, one may think you...
by Dr. David J. D'Apolito, D.M.D. | Jul 8, 2024 | Blog
To maintain the safest dental office standards, we utilize the Air Doctor Pro AD3000 purification unit in all our treatment rooms as well as consultation and reception areas. It allows us to have the cleanest air of any medical/professional facility. It is a multiple...
by Dr. David J. D'Apolito, D.M.D. | Jul 1, 2024 | Blog
Learn more about Bruxism. Bruxism is a dental term for grinding or clenching of one’s teeth. If it is at nighttime during sleep we call it nocturnal bruxism. It is a habit that can be very difficult to break and left untreated could cause severe problems. Problems...
by Dr. David J. D'Apolito, D.M.D. | Jun 24, 2024 | Blog
The Latest Dental Technology. The mouth is full of bacteria, and keeping that bacteria where it belongs is critical to hygienic dental care. Our office is proud to employ DentaPure™️ cartridges for waterline purification. Using the same technology found on NASA...
by Dr. David J. D'Apolito, D.M.D. | Jun 17, 2024 | Blog
What is Cracked Tooth Syndrome? It is a situation where there is some degree of a fracture line(s) within the tooth itself that may or may not be seen on an X-Ray, usually not. Symptoms may include pain on biting down or releasing on something like food or any...