Quick answer Zirconia is the strongest of the common dental crown materials and is my first choice for back teeth that take heavy load. E.max (lithium disilicate) is the one I reach for when the crown has to disappear next to natural front teeth. PFM, a porcelain layer fused over a metal substructure, is still…
Quick answer A heart condition, diabetes, or sleep apnea is almost never a reason you cannot have dental sedation — it is a reason the planning has to be done first. Medical clearance for dental sedation means I review your full medical history and medication list, assign an ASA physical status, and where your condition…
Brushing can’t remove tartar or spot early gum disease. Dr. Nicole M. Berger, DDS explains what a professional teeth cleaning in Pompano Beach does that home care cannot, and how often you need one.
Quick answer — do you need a crown after a root canal? On a back tooth, almost always. A root canal removes the infected nerve and saves the tooth, but it also hollows out a tooth that was already broken down by decay or a crack. What is left is a shell that can split…
Quick answer: oral health during cancer treatment Oral health during cancer treatment starts before the first dose. The National Cancer Institute recommends a dental checkup at least four weeks before treatment begins, so that infected teeth, failing fillings and gum disease can be treated and healed while your immune system is still strong. Nearly all…
Quick answer — same-day vs lab-made crowns A same-day crown and a lab-made crown are the same restoration made in different places, and the published evidence finds no clinically relevant difference in how long they last. The decision is about the tooth, not the technology. Back teeth, single crowns, cracked or broken teeth and anything…
Most dental insurance benefits reset on January 1 and unused amounts don’t roll over. Dr. Nicole M. Berger explains what resets, why December fills up and when to book.
Quick answer Gum disease and rheumatoid arthritis are linked in both directions: people with periodontal disease develop rheumatoid arthritis more often, and moderate-to-severe periodontitis is roughly three times as common in people who have rheumatoid arthritis. The mechanism is specific — Porphyromonas gingivalis carries its own citrullinating enzyme, producing exactly the modified proteins rheumatoid arthritis…
Which medications matter before dental sedation? Most continue as normal, but GLP-1 drugs, blood thinners, sedatives and diabetes medication change the plan. Dr. Nicole M. Berger, DDS explains what to bring and when to tell us.
Quick answer — my crown fell off. What do I do? Keep the crown, do not glue it, and call your dentist to be seen this week. Rinse gently with warm salt water, chew on the other side, and if the tooth is sharp or sensitive, cover it with temporary dental cement from a pharmacy…
