by Dr. Phillip DeJesus | Nov 2, 2018 | General Dentistry
Visiting the dentist can be far from fun for many Americans. In fact, research shows that nearly 75% of U.S. adults have some level of fear with regards to visiting the dentist. While our Shelton and Bridgeport dental teams love seeing our patients, we know most would...
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 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...