by Dr. Phillip DeJesus | Oct 16, 2018 | General Dentistry
IF YOU’RE IN PAIN, EMERGENCY AND ORAL SURGERY TREATMENTS CAN HELP Toothaches are not something anyone wants to experience, but given how things tend to happen, you could be experiencing that pain right now. And here’s a tip: The pain might go away temporarily,...
by Dr. Phillip DeJesus | Oct 16, 2018 | General Dentistry
IF YOU HAVE A HARD TIME CHEWING, RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY CAN HELP Special days often mean special food. In the winter, you have Thanksgiving. In the summer, you have family barbecues. And birthday parties happen all year round. Even if you’re on a diet,...
by Dr. Phillip DeJesus | Oct 16, 2018 | General Dentistry
You smile when you’re happy. So why does your smile make you sad? Probably because your teeth are yellow, chipped, cracked, or worse. Having an ugly smile like this can hurt. You feel embarrassed to smile, which means you’ll look like you lack self-confidence. Some...
by Dr. Phillip DeJesus | Oct 10, 2018 | Cosmetic Dentistry
Even when we know a particular change is for the better, we can be hesitant to move forward. If you find yourself covering your mouth when you talk, rarely smiling, or looking down when you speak, it’s time for a cosmetic dentistry change. Your smile has the power to...
by Dr. Phillip DeJesus | Oct 4, 2018 | General Dentistry
July 2022 (updated) October 2018 (original) If your gums are irritated and swollen or your brushing routine is filled with streaks of red from a bleeding gum line, you may be dealing with a form of gum disease. A number of things can lead to gum disease, but it begins...
by Dr. Phillip DeJesus | Sep 29, 2018 | General Dentistry
Jaw pain isn’t something you want to ignore. While there are a number of at-home treatments you can use to help prevent or alleviate pain in your temporomandibular joints (TMJ), it’s crucial to get to a dentist in Shelton for an evaluation before the pain spreads to...
