Soda is extremely acidic and over time can gradually wear away the enamel in your teeth. But soda isn’t the only culprit, there is high acid content in other beverages such as fruit juices, sport drinks, wine and vinegar. You don’t need to cut these things out of your diet, you just need to be aware of moderation and make sure to rinse your mouth with water, follow with a neutral beverage or food or brush your teeth.

Some other tips include:

• Neutralizing acidic beverages & foods with milk, cheese or water.
• Avoid acidic beverages & foods close to bedtime.
• Avoid acidic beverages & foods while exercising
• Consume acidic beverages with a straw

Please be aware that wearing away the enamel on your teeth can cause sensitivity and problems down the road. It is always a good thing to have your teeth checked and cleaned regularly by a dental professional.

Making sure that you limit your child’s intake of soda can help improve his or her teeth over their lifetime. We are kid friendly dentist office in Philadelphia. Feel free to call and ask how we can provide dental service for your entire family. 215-627-3888

Whether you grind your teeth in your sleep or unconsciously or you have an abnormal bite, this habit can wear away your enamel – even worse it can cause a cracked tooth in a severe case. Some people may grind their teeth in a stressful situation. If you grind your teeth, I have a few suggestions:

• Try relaxation techniques such as yoga, meditation or taking a break if you are stressed. Focus on your mouth and relax your jaw. You’ll be surprised how tight your jaw can be when it is clenched!
• Avoid caffeine which can heighten muscle tension and alcohol which has been linked to excessive teeth grinding
• If you grind your teeth in your sleep you may need to ask your dentist to suggest a mouth guard to protect your teeth.

Try to be aware of the tension that occurs in your jaw and relax the muscles. If you are having persistent jaw pain, you may have a disorder called TMJ. If you’d like to schedule an appointment, we are here to help! Call our Philadelphia dental office at: 215-627-3888

Invisalign is an alternative to traditional braces. They are virtually invisible, smooth and comfortable, easily removed and don’t restrict you from eating specific foods. Invisalign helps treat overly crowded teeth, crossbites, underbites, overbites and even spaced teeth.

The process involves making custom “aligners” or “trays uniquely created for your mouth. The aligner trays are made of virtually invisible and smooth plastic which are worn over your teeth. Getting traditional braces involved going into your dentist office to adjust the metal brackets and tighten the wires.

With Invisialign, all you need to do is wear the aligners and they will gradually shift your teeth into place, then every two weeks, you replace your aligners with a new pair until your treatment is complete.

Please make sure that you consult with an Invisalign Preferred Provider to ensure you are getting the best care. If you are searching for a dentist Philadelphia Invisalign, you’ve come to the right place! Please make an appointment to discuss Invisalign braces.

As we age our teeth may become discolored. They may become yellow for a variety of reasons including, overuse of tobacco and cigarettes, eating certain foods such as blueberries, not brushing your teeth daily, using certain antibiotics, even drinking coffee, tea, sodas, or red wine can cause staining. Certain stains are more evident than others. The inner crevices, or the dentin, of teeth becomes yellower as you age and you begin to lose the outer enamel. As a result, the yellowed dentin shows through the outer enamel giving the appearance of yellow teeth.

What to do?
We offer professional teeth whitening  at our Philadelphia Dentist office that can decrease staining significantly and safely. If you do not live in the Philadelphia area, I encourage you to ask your dentist if he/she provides a treatment that can safely whiten your teeth without harming the enamel.

Let’s face it, smoking is bad for your health and bad for your teeth. A great New Year’s Resolution for 2012 is to quit smoking! There are no safe forms of tobacco period. Besides teeth staining, you run the risk of gum disease, throat cancer or oral cancer within your mouth and various other issues within the rest of your body. So do yourself (and your teeth) a favor and quit smoking!

If you do have teeth staining, we offer professional tooth whitening with Zoom and you can erase your stained teeth in less than an hour. Call our office: 215-627-3888 for an appointment or use our online dental appointment form

A large amount of patients who have cavities never feel any pain
Only your dentist can detect whether you have a cavity that needs to be filled. With today’s new advances in detection, your dentist can see a cavity before it becomes a problem. With regular checkups and , of course, GOOD ORAL HYGIENE… you can prevent any major problems well in advance.
Make sure to schedule an appointment and ask Dr. Eidelson’s staff about our new patient specials! Feel free to check out his website: ddswhitesmile.com – where you can find more information about his services.