Daniel Sula DDS

Do you practice good techniques when you brush your teeth? You should be gently brushing, using back-and-forth motions while holding your brush at a slight angle. Aim the bristles on your toothbrush toward the area where your teeth meet the gums, and don't forget your tongue!

What are a few common habits which can cause serious dental problems over time? Chewing on pencils, ice or other hard objects, cleaning teeth with toothpicks, grinding teeth or clenching the jaw, nail biting and brushing too hard.

Why do your teeth yellow as you age? First, you stain them by eating foods like beets, drinking dark-colored sodas or smoking ci******es. But the other reason isn’t preventable: As you age, your enamel thins and reveals the yellowish tint of the dentin below.

Every crown is individually crafted as it must fit perfectly and match the person’s bite exactly. This means the form of a crown must look just like the tooth it replaces and, especially if it's for a front tooth, it is often carefully designed to match the particular shade of the person’s teeth.