Articles posted by Dr. Motiwala

Fun Facts About Smiling and Laughing

Fun Facts About Smiling and Laughing

We’ve written a lot on this blog about why it’s important for your overall health to take care of your teeth. How much you show off your teeth and how you feel in general are also affected by how good your smile is. Even if your teeth aren’t perfect, you can still smile and laugh,

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Common Misconceptions About Root Canals

Common Misconceptions About Root Canals

You’re at home relaxing when you notice that the slight tooth sensitivity you’ve had for a few months seems to be getting worse. You’ve been putting off going to the dentist for a while, but now your teeth hurt so much that you have to go. At first, you think it’s just a cavity, but

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Why Use Xylitol Gum?

Why Use Xylitol Gum?

Have you seen ads for foods that say they are sweetened with xylitol, which is healthier than sugar? Some sugar-free gums have xylitol in them, and the companies that make them say it helps fight tooth decay and gum disease. The claims made by manufacturers may make you want to try xylitol instead of going

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A Perfect Body or a Perfect Smile?

Consumers today are more willing to invest in a younger-looking smile than in weight reduction assistance, according to recent studies conducted by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD). These results are consistent with what we would expect to discover for several reasons: The smile is one of the first features noticed by others, thus even

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Is Teeth Whitening Safe?

Is it safe to whiten your teeth? Many of us wish our teeth were whiter, but is it a goal worth compromising your health for? The good news is that teeth whitening treatments have come a long way over the last few decades and are generally regarded safe for most people. There are, however, a

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Problems Associated with a Chipped Tooth

You drank all of your refreshing drink, leaving behind nothing but the ice. After you’ve begun crunching away on the icy cubes, a loud CRACK! It’s not ice you just chomped on; it’s a tooth fragment. Both adults and children frequently experience the discomfort of a chipped tooth. Even though enamel is the toughest, most

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Causes for Sensitive Teeth

Causes for Sensitive Teeth

In order to avoid having sensitive teeth, it is essential to take care to protect the outermost layers of your teeth as well as the tissue that surrounds them. Sensitive teeth are teeth that are quickly irritated and can be quite painful when exposed to specific elements, such as heat and cold, that easily send

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The Beauty of Porcelain Veneers

The Beauty of Porcelain Veneers

There are a variety of dental operations that can brighten, straighten, and generally improve the appearance of a person’s smile; nevertheless, there is only one procedure that will repair practically all cosmetic issues, and that is the application of porcelain veneers. Porcelain veneers are able to cure a wide range of dental flaws, including discoloration,

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Do's and Don'ts for a Hollywood Smile

Do’s and Don’ts for a Hollywood Smile

The most important factor in determining whether or not you have a radiant smile is how well you take care of your teeth. It is essential to follow the instructions given to you by your dentist if you want to safeguard your teeth and keep your smile looking like it belongs in Hollywood. It is

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