Your teeth help you to bite and chew your food. They are also needed to help you speak clearly, and a clean, bright white smile gives you self-confidence and boosts your self-esteem. If you have a tooth that is chipped, cracked, discolored or decayed, it will affect your appearance. However, a damaged tooth is also a tooth that is not... read more »
Bad breath, also called halitosis, is a common oral health abnormality that is often characterized by foul odors that come from the mouth. Characteristically, these odors are caused by bacteria, but in some situations, they may simply be caused by the foods you ate or the drinks you consumed. Recognizing signs of the actual disorder easy to spot, as the... read more »
In the case of a missing permanent tooth or teeth, Dr. James Feldman may suggest a dental bridge in Washington, DC. A dental bridge closes the gap caused by a missing tooth or teeth. A replacement tooth (pontic) with a dental crown attached to either side make up a dental bridge. Placing a Dental Bridge When placing a dental bridge,... read more »
Smoking is proven to be harmful to your health. It deteriorates lung tissue, causes cancer, and can destroy your gums and teeth. The life expectancy for smokers is ten years shorter than the average human’s and it kills nearly a half million Americans every year. Our dentist, Dr. James Feldman, cares about your oral and overall health and strongly discourages... read more »
Have you recently learned that you have gum disease? Don’t worry; you don’t have to fight this war alone. 47.2% of adults over 30 in the United States have been diagnosed with chronic periodontitis. Even more are in the initial stages of gum disease. Let’s talk about the causes, stages, and treatment of gum disease. The chief cause of gum... read more »
Did you know that some cosmetic dentistry treatment services can save smiles? Despite the occurrence that all cosmetic dentistry can improve the look of your smiles, some are equipped with the added bonus of protecting your teeth too. There are treatments available to improve your smile simply by replacing teeth that have been lost over the years, while many others... read more »
Tobacco use not only threatens your health, but it can also severely stain your teeth. The tar and other chemicals introduced to your mouth have the ability to saturate the tooth enamel in a relatively short amount of time. Once this happens, the consumer-strength whitening products sold in stores will not be strong enough to safely remove the stains from... read more »
If you or someone in your family has a bad toothache, chipped teeth, loose or missing teeth or a fractured jaw, stay calm and call Feldman Dentistry in Washington, DC at 202-362-8412. Also, take a look at these instructions to see what you can do at home: Toothache 1. Dissolve a teaspoon of salt into 8 oz of tap water... read more »
Eating a snack or chewing a meal can sometimes make a piece of food get stuck in your teeth. This is rarely more than a minor nuisance, yet there are times when a hard meat fiber, popcorn hull or other piece of tough food can become stubbornly lodged between two teeth. To help safely remove something stuck between your teeth,... read more »
Cavity treatments are one of the most common procedures Dr. Feldman does for his patients here at James K Feldman DDS. In many cases, patients suspect they have a cavity before their appointments. Some, however, weren’t so sure. Sometimes it’s not easy to tell when a cavity has developed. Here are some of the more common symptoms that can indicate... read more »