Philadelphia Dentist Dr. Richard Eidelson

What are it’s Causes?

A tooth abscess can be triggered by tooth decay or a result of trauma (such as a break or chip) to your tooth. Any opening in your tooth’s enamel may allow bacteria to go into the center of your tooth. This infection, if left unchecked, can spread into the root of your tooth or to the surrounding bones.

You can experience swelling that can be painful on your gums or a toothache. The toothache can start out as a slow ache and develop to a severe throbbing or sharp shooting pain. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, please give our office a call!

Just as you would keep a phone number of a family physician handy for emergencies, you should always have your family dentist listed as well.

If you are in pain from a cracked tooth, extremely swollen or bleeding gums, an abscess, a cracked or missing dental crown, then you should not suffer until you can get an appointment. We are available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day for any dental emergency in Philadelphia or the surrounding area.

Please write this number down!  215-627-3888

We use it every day and conveniently just squeeze it out of its tube, but toothpaste is made of a variety of different components all ensuring a clean and safe cleanser for your teeth.

So what’s it made of?

About 20-42% of toothpaste is actually water. There are also three main components other than water that do all the hard work, they are: detergents, abrasives and fluoride.

Abrasives

50% of most toothpastes are composed of abrasives. Their main job is to help remove plaque from your teeth and minimize the risk of cavities and gum disease.

Fluorides

Preventing cavities is fluoride’s primary job but it is also good for bones and tooth enamel. Fluoride can be found in some plants, animals, and water.

Detergents

Many toothpastes have detergents in them – they are similar to those found in other products including shampoo! The foaming action of toothpaste is attributed to these detergents.

Other components

• antibacterial agents
• flavors
• remineralizers
• sugar alcohols

more information can be found on Wikipedia

Many people are faced with finding a new dentist for their routine oral care when moving to a new location. If you are used to your primary dentist and happy with his or her service, you may feel it is an impossible task to find a new dentist. Here are a few pointers to help:

1. Ask friends or relatives who might live in the area for recommendations
2. Search on the internet for reviews from patients. It is easy to be swayed by a dentist’s website but usually the best information comes from patients themselves.
3. Visit a few locations and ask if you can have information about the practice. The staff at a dentist’s office should be helpful in providing you with any information about hours, insurance, dental equipment and services as well as a history of the dentists who are at the practice. Always look for a clean, well-run office with modern equipment.
4. Ask about emergency hours and any extra services that may be convenient

For new patients in the Center City Philadelphia area looking for an experienced dentist, please consider Dr. Eidelson. Not only does he offer years of experience, he also is qualified in many of the latest cosmetic dental techniques and has state-of-the-art equipment at his new dental office on South Street, Philadelphia.
His full service dental office can provide you with anything from twice-yearly routine exams and cleanings to dental crowns, as well as cosmetic dental services such as Invisalign clear braces, Zoom professional teeth whitening, and Lumineers dental veneers.

Please contact our office for more information. 215-627-3888

We all know flossing your teeth every day is an important part of dental hygiene. Which product do you prefer to use daily? Visit our website for more information about dental cleanings for your family if you live in Philadelphia